UMNO legal adviser Mohd Hafarizam Harun has sent a second representation to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) to review his money laundering charges involving RM15 million.

His lawyer, Hasnal Rezua Merican, informed High Court judge Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali of the development when the case came up for mention today.

“Prior to this, we have sent a representation, but it was rejected by the AGC and we have sent a new representation last week, giving different grounds,” he said.

Deputy public prosecutor Mohd Ashrof Adrin Kamarul confirmed it.

Nazlan fixed the beginning of August to hear the case pending the outcome of the representation.

The hearing will take place August 3-6, 10 -13 and 17-19, except Fridays.

The court had earlier set 12 days from June 8 to hear the case.

On February 21 last year, Hafarizam pleaded not guilty to two counts of laundering RM15 million, which was allegedly deposited into his law firm’s bank account by former prime minister Najib Razak.

The charges were framed under Section 4(1)(a)  of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, which provides for imprisonment of up to 15 years and a fine of not less than five times the amount of the proceeds from unlawful activities or RM5 million, whichever is higher, for the guilty party. – Bernama, May 19, 2020.