Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and former treasury chief Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah have been granted a discharge not amounting to acquittal (DNAA) for seven counts of criminal breach of trust involving RM6.6 billion (S$2 billion) due to an extreme delay in providing critical documents.
Former Malaysia n Prime Minister Najib Razak and former treasury chief Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah have been granted a discharge not amounting to acquittal (DNAA) for seven counts of criminal breach of trust involving RM6.6 billion (S$2 billion) due to an extreme delay in providing critical documents to the defense.
The judge cited the prosecution's failure to comply with Section 51A of the Criminal Procedure Code, which requires the prosecution to provide the accused with specific documents before the trial. The decision has drawn criticism from analysts and observers, who argue that the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has shown incompetence
Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak 1MDB Criminal Breach Of Trust Discharge Not Amounting To Acquittal (DNAA) Attorney General’S Chambers (AGC) Malaysia
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