Did PW13 testify that the RM120,000 belonged to ABBE?

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PW13 Did Not Testify That the RM120,000 Belonged to ABBE

PW13 testified that the bank account belonged to Armada Bumi Bersatu Enterprise (ABBE) and that RM120,000 was deposited into that account. However, PW13 did not state that the RM120,000 itself belonged to ABBE. Instead, PW13 suggested using the ABBE account to hold funds intended for the accused.
Testimony Regarding Account Ownership

The witness, referred to as PW13, confirmed that the bank account in question was registered under Armada Bumi Bersatu Enterprise (ABBE). This account was used to receive a deposit of RM120,000. PW13's testimony focused on the account's affiliation and the deposit amount, not on the ownership of the funds within it.
Suggestion for Fund Management

Evidence presented indicated that PW13 was the one who proposed using the ABBE account as a holding place for the money. This suggestion was made in the context of funds intended for the accused's use, specifically for financing his election campaign. PW13's role was therefore that of facilitating the deposit into the ABBE account, rather than asserting ownership of the funds by ABBE.
Lack of Evidence of ABBE's Ownership

The Court of Appeal found no evidence to suggest that the RM120,000 belonged to ABBE or its parent organisation, Armada. The prosecution did not present any evidence to establish that the money was ABBE's property, despite the account being used for its receipt. The donations were made to and for the accused, with the ABBE account serving as an interim deposit location.

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