Did Lim Lam Beng receive illicit funds as alleged by prosecution witnesses?

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Lim Lam Beng Denies Receiving Illicit Funds Alleged by Prosecution Witnesses

Lim Lam Beng, a retiree and former Deputy Director of the Sabah Water Department, has asserted in court that the cash and vehicle referenced in the money laundering charges against him were funded by his own legitimate resources. He maintained that he never received any illicit money, stating that all sums mentioned in the charges originated from his personal bank account, his wife’s Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) account, and his investment gains from trading shares in Singapore. Lim is jointly tried with former Sabah Water Department Director Ag Mohd Tahir Mohd Talib and his wife Fauziah Piut.
Denial of Specific Sums and Timeframes

Lim explicitly refuted claims made by prosecution witness Teo Chee Kong, who alleged he received RM29,578,843.60, and by investigating officer Mohd Yussof Ag Osman, who stated he received RM31,025,495.11. Lim declared these figures to be entirely untrue and stated he did not possess such amounts. Furthermore, he clarified that the four charges against him pertained to October and November 2016, contradicting Teo Chee Kong’s alleged timeframe of 2005-2015.
Explanation of Funds Handed Over to MACC

Regarding sums handed over to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in late 2016, Lim testified that investigating officer Mohd Yussof Ag Osman had requested him to withdraw RM200,000, sell his Starhub shares in Singapore, and transfer RM1.9 million to MACC to demonstrate cooperation. Lim stated that Mohd Yussof promised no action would be taken if he complied. Consequently, Lim handed over RM200,000 on October 22, 2016, RM1.9 million on November 7, 2016, and RM280,000 on November 8, 2016. He affirmed that these funds were from his personal accounts, his wife’s ASB account, and his Singapore share investments, and were unrelated to the allegations.
Source of Funds for Vehicle Purchase and Income

Lim also addressed the purchase of a reconditioned vehicle in 2015 for RM300,000 cash, explaining that it was funded by investment gains from his Singapore share trading activities and contributions from his children. He contradicted Mohd Yussof’s assertion that his only income sources were his salary, pension, and gratuity, stating he had additional income streams, including his Singapore investments.
Allegations of Implication and Lack of Thorough Investigation

Lim suggested that Teo Chee Kong made allegations against him to implicate him, thereby facilitating the withdrawal of Teo's own 146 charges, which Lim claimed was achieved through a RM30 million compound payment. He further contended that investigating officer Mohd Yussof Ag Osman relied solely on Teo's allegations without conducting a comprehensive investigation into the claims made against Lim.

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