Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin Acquitted of Money Laundering and Abuse of Power Charges
A Kuala Lumpur High Court judge cleared former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin of three money-laundering counts and one abuse-of-power allegation linked to Bukhary Equity.
The court, presided over by Justice Noor Ruwena Nurdin, granted the prosecution’s request to drop the charges against Muhyiddin Yassin. The dismissed offenses involved a claim that he received RM200 million from Bukhary Equity and misused his authority to obtain the sum. The decision follows a lengthy investigation into alleged corruption tied to the company.
Why it matters
The acquittal ends a high-profile corruption case involving a former national leader, affecting public trust in Malaysia's anti-corruption system.
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Muhyiddin YassinBukhary Equitymoney launderingabuse of powercourt rulingRM200 millionRM232.5 millionKuala Lumpur
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