Shafee Abdullah pleads not guilty to money laundering, tax evasion charges

Bede Hong Bede Hong Updated 7 years ago · Published on 13 Sep 2018 12:11PM · 4 Comments

MACC officers escort Umno lawyer Mohamad Shafee Abdullah (centre) to the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Cour, today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, September 13, 2018.

MUHAMMAD Shafee Abdullah claimed trial today to charges of money laundering and tax evasion at the Kuala Lumpur sessions court.

The lawyer, who regularly represents Umno and Barisan Nasional in legal matters, was charged under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, over receiving two payments amounting to RM9.5 million from former prime minister Najib Razak.

He is accused of accepting RM4.3 million, via an AmIslamic Bank Bhd cheque, at the CIMB Bank in Bukit Tunku, on September 13, 2013, and a second payment of RM5.2 million, also via a cheque, on February 14, 2014 

Each charge carries a fine of RM5 million or imprisonment of up to five years, or both, for the convicted party.

He was also slapped with two counts of tax evasion.

Shafee replied “not guilty” to each of the charges read out to him before Justice Azura Alwi.

Case management has been set for October 2. –  September 13, 2018.

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  • Not guilty? We'll see!!!

    Posted 7 years ago by Simon Loo · Reply

  • Hot Shot lawyer....there is GOD and we will all have to pay for our sins....no escape....your time has come after all these years of your wrongdoings....GOD IS GREAT

    Posted 7 years ago by Hantoo Blacklord · Reply

  • He used to characterize his persecution of DSAI with lots of theatrics, thinking he can amuse himself and his audience. Guess, the best laugh is the best laugh reserved for DSAI.

    Posted 7 years ago by Robert Phang · Reply

  • The slime snake lawyer is in hot soup!

    Posted 7 years ago by CY W · Reply