Prosecution drops four charges against Muhyiddin, presses on with three in corruption trial
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 — The High Court today acquitted former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin of four char...
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has had four charges in a corruption trial dropped by the prosecution, according to news reports. The High Court acquitted Muhyiddin of the four charges related to alleged power abuse for obtaining RM225.3 million in bribes for his party, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia. However, the prosecution is pressuring to continue with three other charges of money laundering tied to Bukhary Equity Sdn Bhd.
The judge ultimately decided to acquit Muhyiddin on those four charges, citing the interests of justice. The prosecution's decision not to proceed with the remaining four charges is reported to have been made after considering the case as a whole.
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