What pleaded position did Saifol Nizam take for all 146 charges?

Question

Accepted Answer

Saifol Nizam Pleaded Not Guilty to All 146 Corruption Charges

Saifol Nizam, a former assistant engineer with the Kerian District and Land Office, pleaded not guilty to all 146 corruption charges brought against him. He formally claimed trial to each of these charges before Sessions Court Judge Meor Sulaiman Ahmad Tarmizi. The charges allege that Saifol Nizam accepted a total of RM183,500 in bribes from a contractor over a period of nearly two years.
Allegations of Bribery

The prosecution presented 146 charges against Saifol Nizam, detailing alleged instances of receiving bribes. These payments, ranging from RM500 to RM1,500, were reportedly received from a contractor who had official dealings related to Saifol Nizam's duties as an assistant engineer in the District Development Division of the Kerian PDT. The alleged offences occurred in various locations within the Kerian district between January 3, 2022, and October 11, 2023.
Legal Framework and Sentencing

Saifol Nizam was charged under Section 165 of the Penal Code. This section addresses public servants obtaining valuable items without consideration from persons concerned with proceedings or business transacted by such public servants. Conviction under this section carries a maximum penalty of two years' imprisonment, a fine, or both.
Bail and Next Steps

Following his plea, the court granted Saifol Nizam bail amounting to RM50,000, secured by one surety, covering all 146 charges. Additional conditions imposed by the court include monthly reporting to the MACC office in Ipoh, surrendering his passport, and a prohibition on contacting prosecution witnesses while the case is ongoing. The court has scheduled August 26 for the next mention of the case, at which point case documents are expected to be submitted.

Reading history

Hide →

This history is cleared when the page is closed.

What pleaded position did Saifol Nizam take for all 146 charges?

Loading

Was this article helpful?

Helpful

Not helpful

Report an issue

1

0

0

Share with friends