How many years did the alleged bribe payments span?

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The alleged bribe payments spanned nearly two years.

The alleged bribe payments to a former assistant engineer with the Kerian District and Land Office (PDT) spanned a period of nearly two years. Saifol Nizam Mat Zin, 48, faced 146 corruption charges for allegedly accepting RM183,500 in bribes from a contractor. These alleged offences occurred between January 3, 2022, and October 11, 2023.
Duration of Alleged Offences

The timeframe for the alleged corruption offences extends from January 3, 2022, to October 11, 2023. This period covers almost two full years during which the alleged payments were made.
Number of Charges Read

In Ipoh Sessions Court, it took approximately two hours to read out all 146 corruption charges against Saifol Nizam. He pleaded not guilty to each of these charges.
Amount of Alleged Bribes

Saifol Nizam allegedly received a total of RM183,500 in bribe money. These payments were reportedly made by a contractor who had official dealings connected to his duties as an assistant engineer.
Legal Provisions and Sentencing

The charges were brought under Section 165 of the Penal Code. Conviction under this section carries a maximum penalty of two years' imprisonment, a fine, or both.

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