Ismail seeks to challenge asset declaration charge
Ex-prime minister's lawyer says the application will be based on several legal issues after a review of documents provided by the prosecution.
Former Malaysian prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob is set to challenge a charge stemming from an asset declaration notice issued by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on August 27. His legal team, led by Amer Hamzah Arshad, intends to file a response following a review of the prosecution's documents, reported Kosmo.
During a preliminary hearing before sessions court judge Suzana Hussin, the deputy public prosecutor, Ifa Sirrhu Samsudin, disclosed that some of the documents were already provided to the defense. These documents comprise seized materials and the asset declaration papers belonging to Ismail. The court scheduled a further mention for December 4.
The MACC charges Ismail with failing to declare a substantial sum of money in various currencies, including RM14.77 million, S$6.1 million, and US$1.46 million. If convicted, he could be sentenced to up to five years in prison and face a fine of up to RM100,000.
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