What are the 47 charges Ahmad Zahid faces?

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Ahmad Zahid Hamidi Faces 47 Charges Including Criminal Breach of Trust, Money Laundering, and Bribery

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is currently facing a total of 47 criminal charges. These charges are comprised of 12 counts of criminal breach of trust, 27 counts of money laundering, and eight counts of bribery. The High Court is scheduled to deliver its decision on January 24 on whether Ahmad Zahid will need to enter his defence for these charges.
Criminal Breach of Trust Charges

Ahmad Zahid faces 12 counts of criminal breach of trust, which are related to the funds of the charitable foundation Yayasan Akalbudi. The prosecution has argued that he maintained control and access to the foundation's chequebooks, which were kept by his former executive secretary, Major Mazlina Mazlan. Evidence presented suggests that Ahmad Zahid was aware of and consented to the use of these cheques, even requesting them for specific recipients.
Money Laundering Allegations

The trial includes 27 charges of money laundering against Ahmad Zahid. In arguing for him to defend himself against these charges, the prosecution has urged the court to consider the overall evidence regarding the movement of funds and the instructions given, suggesting these actions were allegedly for Ahmad Zahid's benefit.
Bribery Charges and Evidence

Additionally, Ahmad Zahid is accused of eight counts of bribery. The prosecution highlighted that the defence has not disputed the fact that Ahmad Zahid received substantial cheques from businessmen, amounting to RM5 million, RM6 million, and RM2 million. Unlike a previous case involving a former minister where such payments were claimed as political donations with receipts, the businessmen testifying in Ahmad Zahid's trial did not produce similar donation receipts.
Foundation Funds and Businessman Payments

The cheques in question, totalling RM13 million from three businessmen—Junaith Asharab Md Shariff, Chew Ben Ben, and Azlan Shah Jaffril—were made payable to Lewis & Co, a law firm, and subsequently banked into its accounts. The prosecution pointed out that Lewis & Co is a legal firm, not a political or charitable organisation, and no receipts were issued to the businessmen for these transactions. This distinction was made to differentiate Ahmad Zahid's case from others where payments were clearly documented as political donations.

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