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  "id": 12083729,
  "title": "Ex-GISBH CEO, employees’ money laundering representations rejected",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/ex-gisbh-ceo-employees-money-laundering-representations-rejected-12083729",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T04:59:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/05/ex-gisbh-ceo-employees-money-laundering-representations-rejected"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) CEO Nasiruddin Ali is facing 77 counts of money laundering totaling RM10 million, according to the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC). The prosecution has rejected representations filed by Nasiruddin and three former employees, stating they will proceed with the trial and call on 15 to 20 witnesses. The court will decide on the AGC's consideration of new representations on January 26, with the trial set for April 26, 27 and 28, June 28, 29 and 30, and July 6 and 8. Other defendants include Hamimah Yakub, Asmat Ramly, and Khushairi Osman, each facing multiple charges involving different amounts. The alleged offences occurred at bank branches in Selangor between 2020 and 2024, targeting various companies and individuals. Conviction could lead to up to 15 years' imprisonment and a fine of at least RM5 million.",
  "summary": "Lawyers for the four accused say they will file new representations, including an offer to pay a compound over the charges.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Ex-GISBH CEO, employees’ money laundering representations rejected",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/ex-gisbh-ceo-employees-money-laundering-representations-rejected",
        "published": "2026-10-05T04:59:40.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "A-GC rejects bid to drop 331 money laundering charges against ex-GISBH CEO, accountants",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/a-gc-rejects-bid-to-drop-331-money-laundering-charges-against-ex",
        "published": "2026-10-05T05:47:49.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}