What specific land deals involved in the RM3 million graft charge?

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Specific Land Deals Linked to RM3 Million Graft Charge Identified

Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, the Member of Parliament for Putrajaya, faces charges involving two distinct alleged graft incidents totalling RM3 million, each connected to land development approvals. The first charge relates to a RM1 million cheque received on December 27, 2013, from Tan Eng Boon. This payment was allegedly in exchange for approving an application by Nucleus Properties Sdn Bhd (now Paragaon City Development Sdn Bhd) to increase the plot ratio for the development of Lot 228, Jalan Semarak, in Kuala Lumpur.

The second charge involves a RM2 million cheque received on June 14, 2016, from Chai Kin Kong. While the specific plot of land is not detailed in the indictment for this second transaction, the RM2 million cheque was deposited from an account held by Aset Kayamas into an account belonging to Tadmansori Holdings Sdn Bhd. Tengku Adnan, who was the Federal Territories minister at the time of these alleged offences between 2013 and 2016, has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Approval for Plot Ratio Increase on Jalan Semarak

The initial RM1 million payment from Tan Eng Boon is directly linked to an application for an increased plot ratio for a development project. This application was submitted by Nucleus Properties Sdn Bhd, a company later known as Paragaon City Development Sdn Bhd. The specific site for this development was identified as Lot 228, located on Jalan Semarak in the capital. The approval of this plot ratio increase is the alleged quid pro quo for the RM1 million cheque received by Tengku Adnan.
Cheque Transaction Involving Aset Kayamas and Tadmansori Holdings

The second alleged graft payment of RM2 million involved a cheque from Chai Kin Kong. The funds from this cheque were transferred from an account held by Aset Kayamas to an account registered under Tadmansori Holdings Sdn Bhd. The indictment specifies that Tengku Adnan was aware that both these accounts were linked to his interests and his official duties as a minister when the transaction occurred in 2016.
Allegations of Abuse of Position

The charges against Tengku Adnan centre on the alleged abuse of his position as the Federal Territories minister. Prosecutors contend that he used his authority to obtain financial gratification from businessmen in connection with land deals involving Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) properties. The timeframe for these alleged offences spans from 2013 to 2016, with the total sum in question being RM3 million, provided in two separate cheque payments.
Bail and Defence Proceedings

Following his plea of not guilty to all charges, Tengku Adnan was granted bail amounting to RM1 million, secured by two sureties. The legal proceedings involve a defence team led by Datuk Tan Hock Chuan, Datuk S. Satharuban, Quek Ming Sen, and Kee Shu Min, while the prosecution is led by Datuk Umar Saifuddin Jaafar. The court is expected to further examine the details of these land-related transactions and the alleged corruption.

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