Shafee applies for money laundering cases to be transferred to high court


Lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah (pic) is facing charges for allegedly receiving proceeds from illegal activities, from former prime minister Najib Razak. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, October 1, 2018.

LAWYER Muhammad Shafee Abdullah today filed an application for money laundering and incorrect tax filing cases against him to be transferred to the high court.

Counsel Sarah Abishegam, representing Shafee, told reporters that the application was made last week as it is within the jurisdiction of the high court to transfer the cases against her client, who was charged in the sessions court.


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