BERSATU president Muhyiddin Yassin pleaded not guilty to a fresh charge of money laundering at the Sessions Court in Shah Alam this morning.

Standing before Judge Rozilah Salleh, the former prime minister was accused of laundering RM5 million through party accounts.

He was charged under section 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.

The offence carries a maximum prison term of 15 years in prison and a fine of at least five times the sum obtained or RM5 million, whichever is greater, upon conviction.

On Friday, the Pagoh MP was charged with four counts of abuse of power, accused of allowing RM232.5 million in bribes to land in Bersatu’s account.

He was also charged with two counts of money laundering a total of RM195 million.

Rozilah allowed an application to transfer the case to Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court and for no additional bail to be imposed.

The people were represented by deputy public prosecutors Ahmad Akram Gharib, Fadhly Zamry, Zander Lim Wai Keong, A. Kalaivani and Maziah Mohaide.

Muhyiddin was represented by K. Kumaraendran, Chetan Jethwani, Dev Kumaraendran, Amiratu Al Amirat Saleh Garbaa, Isa Basir, Shahir Ab Razak, Teh See Khoon, Varsha Chelvi and Raja Syuhada Raja Khairuddin. – March 13, 2023.