Why were some money laundering charges dismissed against Abdul Azeez?

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Some Money Laundering Charges Dismissed Against Abdul Azeez Due to Lack of Specific Location Details

The Court of Appeal partially allowed Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim's appeal to strike out four of his money laundering charges because these charges did not specify the exact location where the alleged offences occurred, merely stating they were within the Klang Valley. Consequently, Abdul Azeez was acquitted and discharged on the third, seventh, eighth, and ninth money laundering charges. His trial on the remaining nine charges is set to resume in the Sessions Court.
Charges Struck Out for Insufficient Location Information

The appellate court found that four specific money laundering charges against Abdul Azeez were defective. These charges, identified as the third, seventh, eighth, and ninth counts, failed to provide precise details regarding the geographical location of the alleged criminal acts. Instead, they broadly stated the offences took place within the Klang Valley area.
Partial Allowance of Appeal

A three-man panel at the Court of Appeal, comprising Justice Datuk Seri Kamaludin Md Said, Justice Datuk Abu Bakar Jais, and Justice Datuk Che Mohd Ruzima Ghazali, delivered a unanimous decision. While dismissing the appeal to strike out the three corruption and six remaining money laundering charges, the panel did grant a partial success by allowing the appeal concerning the four specified money laundering charges.
Context of the Allegations

Abdul Azeez, the former chairman of Tabung Haji, was initially charged with three counts of accepting bribes totalling RM5.2 million, linked to road projects in Perak and Kedah. He also faced ten counts of money laundering involving RM13.9 million, allegedly received from Menuju Asas Sdn Bhd. The alleged offences spanned a period between March 8, 2010, and August 30, 2018, with some offences cited at specific locations in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
Rejection of Bad Faith Argument

The Court of Appeal also disagreed with Abdul Azeez's argument that the charges were filed in bad faith (mala fide). Justice Abu Bakar, delivering the decision, stated there was no indication of political prosecution against the 55-year-old Baling Member of Parliament. The court ordered the trial on the remaining charges to proceed in the Sessions Court.

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