Court grants GISBH-linked businessman DNAA in intimidation case
PUTRAJAYA: The magistrates’ court today granted businessman Mohamad Riza Makar, who is linked to Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings (GISBH), a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) in an intimidation case.
PUTRAJAYA: A Malaysian businessman, Mohamad Riza Makar, linked to Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings (GISBH), has been granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) in an intimidation case by a magistrates court. The decision was made after the deputy public prosecutor Faizah Khalilah Zaberi informed magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin that the prosecution sought to review the case further.
Riza, 41, pleaded not guilty in 2024 to allegedly intimidating a 25-year-old woman into dropping a police report against the company. The alleged incident occurred at a parking lot in Presint 4 on September 9, 2024, where he allegedly threatened her by threatening to expose her home, husband, and family. The charge under Section 506 of the Penal Code may result in up to two years in jail, a fine, or both upon conviction.
Riza's lawyers, Shahruddin Othman and Boestamam Ahmad, had applied for a full acquittal as the complainant did not appear in court on the day of the hearing and during an earlier hearing on August 27. They argued that continuing the case would be a waste of time since the complainant had already given her testimony but failed to appear on both occasions.
The defense contended that the prosecution's intention to recall the complainant was unnecessary and would not result in a just outcome. The magistrate granted the prosecution's application for a DNAA, releasing Riza from the charge but allowing for a potential recharging of the same offence.
Riza expressed gratitude for not being convicted after nearly two years of court proceedings and pressure, acknowledging that the case had negatively impacted his personal life, reputation, family, employment, and finances. He hoped the public would understand that he had undergone the legal process and should no longer be associated with the accusations. Riza stated that he believed the truth would prevail and considered legal action against the complainant to seek justice and protect his reputation and his family's.
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