Why did MACC fail to stay the High Court forfeiture decision?

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MACC Failed to Obtain Stay on RM100,000 Forfeiture Ruling

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) was unsuccessful in its attempt to stay the High Court's decision to dismiss its application to forfeit RM100,000 from Tan Sri Kasitah Gaddam. This outcome means the MACC cannot halt the execution of the High Court's ruling that rejected the forfeiture.
High Court Dismissed Forfeiture Application

The High Court, presided over by Judicial Commissioner Datuk Ahmad Shahrir Mohd Salleh, had previously rejected the MACC's application to seize RM100,000 from Kasitah Gaddam. This initial decision was made on July 24 of the previous year. The funds in question were confiscated by the MACC and were alleged to be connected to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal.
Prosecution Failed to Prove Unlawful Origin of Funds

In his judgment, Justice Ahmad Shahrir found that the prosecution had not adequately demonstrated that the RM100,000, seized from Kasitah Gaddam's CIMB Bank account, originated from unlawful activities. This failure to prove the illicit nature of the funds was a critical factor in the dismissal of the forfeiture application.
MACC's Stay Application Rejected

The recent proceedings saw the prosecution, represented by deputy public prosecutor Maziah Mohaide, seeking a stay on the High Court's decision. However, Judicial Commissioner Datuk Ahmad Shahrir Mohd Salleh dismissed this application for a stay. The rejection of the stay means the MACC cannot suspend the effect of the High Court's earlier ruling that prevented the forfeiture of the RM100,000.

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