Abdul Azeez a free man after graft charges dropped

The Star | Acquitted of three charges of corruption and six charges of money laundering in connection with road projects in Perak and Kedah, Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim was freed after the High Court allowed a notice of motion filed by lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, seeking the immediate release of his client.

Ex-Baling MP gets full acquittal in graft, money laundering case

Free Malaysia Today | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad told the court the investigation against former Tabung Haji Chairman Abdul Azeez had been completed and assets seized had been returned. “It is only fair for an order of acquittal and discharge be given to my client,” he said. With today’s court order, the prosecution cannot charge Abdul Azeez again based on the same facts.

Ex-Baling MP Abdul Azeez freed on corruption, money laundering charges

The Star | Former Baling MP Abdul Azeez was acquitted of three charges of corruption and six charges of money laundering in connection with road projects in Perak and Kedah. High Court judicial commissioner Azhar Abdul Hamid allowed a notice of motion filed by lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad and ordered for Abdul Azeez to be freed since there was no objection from the prosecution.

Abdul Azeez freed of graft charges

The Star | Former Tabung Haji Chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim was given a DNAA under section 254(3) of the CPC by the Sessions Court, on nine charges — three for corruption and six for money laundering — linked to road projects in Perak and Kedah. His lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad confirmed this.

Azeez gets DNAA on corruption charges

New Straits Times | Former Tabung Haji Chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim was given a DNAA by Sessions Court judge Azura Alwi, who requested for him to be released under section 254 (3) of the CPC, and said at this stage, the MACC could complete its investigation based on new evidence. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad confirmed the matter.

Conditional discharge for Azeez in graft, money laundering case

Free Malaysia Today | Sessions Court judge Azura Alwi granted Baling MP Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim a DNAA for his corruption and money laundering case, to enable the prosecution to complete their investigations on “new” leads. Abdul Azeez was represented by lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad.

Azeez submits representation to AGC

The Star | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, who is representing Baling MP Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim, confirmed submitting a representation to the AGC to cancel the nine charges against Abdul Azeez after failing to do so at the Court of Appeal. Amer explained that they were asking for a mention date to be set to get feedback on the representation.

Former Tabung Haji Chairman Abdul Azeez submits another representation to drop corruption, money laundering charges

Malay Mail | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad who represented Baling MP Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim confirmed that his firm had sent a representation to the AGC to cancel three corruption and six money laundering charges — for the fifth time. The defence asked for the progress of the representation and said it is ready for the hearing if the representation is not accepted.

Court shoots down Abdul Azeez’s request to explain absence

New Straits Times | The Court of Appeal rejected former Tabung Haji Chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s request to explain his absence from court last week and to express unhappiness over unfair media reports on the matter, made through his lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshard.

Azeez fails in bid to quash graft, money laundering charges

Free Malaysia Today | The Court of Appeal granted Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s bid to nullify four of his 10 money laundering charges. The judge said the 10 money laundering charges were not defective, but questioned why the prosecution did not specify the location where he allegedly committed the wrongdoing. Amer Hamzah represented Abdul Azeez.

Abdul Azeez to face graft and money laundering trial after appeal dismissed

The Edge Markets | The Court of Appeal allowed former Lembaga Tabung Haji Chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s appeal to strike out four money laundering charges against him. The COA ruled that the prosecution should differentiate the venue of the alleged offences to differentiate the jurisdiction of the local court and to be fair to the accused. Amer Hamzah Arshad and Joshua Tay represented Abdul Azeez.

Sembilan pertuduhan AMLA, rasuah ke atas Abdul Azeez kekal

Sinar Harian | Mahkamah Rayuan menerima rayuan Ahli Parlimen Baling Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim untuk membatalkan empat pertuduhan di bawah Akta Pencegahan Pengubahan Wang Haram, Pencegahan Pembiayaan Keganasan dan Hasil Aktiviti Haram. Pertuduhan itu mengatakan kesalahan berlaku di Lembah Klang, sedangkan lokasi itu terlalu luas. Abdul Azeez diwakili peguam Amer Hamzah.

Mahkamah persoal kelewatan AGC jawab representasi Abdul Azeez

Sinar Harian | Mahkamah Rayuan menolak rayuan Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim untuk membatalkan semua pertuduhan, dan juga mempersoal kelewatan Jabatan Peguam Negara menjawab representasi yang dikemukakan peguamnya Amer Hamzah Arshad. Abdul Azeez mempunyai satu lagi peluang untuk merayu di Mahkamah Persekutuan.

Abdul Azeez warned not to abuse court process after he fails to turn up in court

New Straits Times | Former Tabung Haji Chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s lead counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad explained that his client had been forced to skip court because of his health condition. He also informed the judges that he had written no less than four letters of representation to the AGC but had not received any reply from the AGC.

Appeals court postpones verdict again on bid by ex-Tabung Haji boss to strike out graft charges

Malaysia Now | The Court of Appeal has rescheduled its decision yet again on Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s appeal against the High Court decision to strike out his corruption and money laundering charges. Abdul Azeez’s lawyer Amer Hamzah said his client could not attend court as he had been suffering from acute gastroenteritis; the court will be given a copy of Abdul Azeez’s medical certificate.

Azeez masuk hospital, keputusan rayuan kes rasuah ditangguh lagi

Berita Harian | Peguam bela Abdul Azeez, Amer Hamzah Arshad, berkata anak guamnya sedang menerima rawatan di PPUM. Beliau juga meluahkan kekecewaan berhubung empat surat representasi dan dokumen berkaitan dihantar kepada SPRM dan AGC yang tidak menerima sebarang balasan.

Abdul Azeez tidak sihat, mahkamah tangguh keputusan rayuan ke Isnin

Harian Metro | Mahkamah Rayuan menangguhkan keputusannya berhubung rayuan Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim untuk membatalkan pertuduhan rasuah dan pengubahan wang haram. Peguam Abdul Azeez, Amer Hamzah Arshad, memberitahu mahkamah bahawa anak guamnya tidak dapat hadir ke mahkamah kerana tidak sihat.

Abdul Azeez a free man after graft charges dropped

The Star | Acquitted of three charges of corruption and six charges of money laundering in connection with road projects in Perak and Kedah, Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim was freed after the High Court allowed a notice of motion filed by lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, seeking the immediate release of his client.

Ex-Baling MP gets full acquittal in graft, money laundering case

Free Malaysia Today | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad told the court the investigation against former Tabung Haji Chairman Abdul Azeez had been completed and assets seized had been returned. “It is only fair for an order of acquittal and discharge be given to my client,” he said. With today’s court order, the prosecution cannot charge Abdul Azeez again based on the same facts.

Ex-Baling MP Abdul Azeez freed on corruption, money laundering charges

The Star | Former Baling MP Abdul Azeez was acquitted of three charges of corruption and six charges of money laundering in connection with road projects in Perak and Kedah. High Court judicial commissioner Azhar Abdul Hamid allowed a notice of motion filed by lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad and ordered for Abdul Azeez to be freed since there was no objection from the prosecution.

Abdul Azeez freed of graft charges

The Star | Former Tabung Haji Chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim was given a DNAA under section 254(3) of the CPC by the Sessions Court, on nine charges — three for corruption and six for money laundering — linked to road projects in Perak and Kedah. His lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad confirmed this.

Azeez gets DNAA on corruption charges

New Straits Times | Former Tabung Haji Chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim was given a DNAA by Sessions Court judge Azura Alwi, who requested for him to be released under section 254 (3) of the CPC, and said at this stage, the MACC could complete its investigation based on new evidence. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad confirmed the matter.

Conditional discharge for Azeez in graft, money laundering case

Free Malaysia Today | Sessions Court judge Azura Alwi granted Baling MP Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim a DNAA for his corruption and money laundering case, to enable the prosecution to complete their investigations on “new” leads. Abdul Azeez was represented by lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad.

Azeez submits representation to AGC

The Star | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, who is representing Baling MP Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim, confirmed submitting a representation to the AGC to cancel the nine charges against Abdul Azeez after failing to do so at the Court of Appeal. Amer explained that they were asking for a mention date to be set to get feedback on the representation.

Former Tabung Haji Chairman Abdul Azeez submits another representation to drop corruption, money laundering charges

Malay Mail | Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad who represented Baling MP Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim confirmed that his firm had sent a representation to the AGC to cancel three corruption and six money laundering charges — for the fifth time. The defence asked for the progress of the representation and said it is ready for the hearing if the representation is not accepted.

Court shoots down Abdul Azeez’s request to explain absence

New Straits Times | The Court of Appeal rejected former Tabung Haji Chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s request to explain his absence from court last week and to express unhappiness over unfair media reports on the matter, made through his lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshard.

Azeez fails in bid to quash graft, money laundering charges

Free Malaysia Today | The Court of Appeal granted Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s bid to nullify four of his 10 money laundering charges. The judge said the 10 money laundering charges were not defective, but questioned why the prosecution did not specify the location where he allegedly committed the wrongdoing. Amer Hamzah represented Abdul Azeez.

Abdul Azeez to face graft and money laundering trial after appeal dismissed

The Edge Markets | The Court of Appeal allowed former Lembaga Tabung Haji Chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s appeal to strike out four money laundering charges against him. The COA ruled that the prosecution should differentiate the venue of the alleged offences to differentiate the jurisdiction of the local court and to be fair to the accused. Amer Hamzah Arshad and Joshua Tay represented Abdul Azeez.

Sembilan pertuduhan AMLA, rasuah ke atas Abdul Azeez kekal

Sinar Harian | Mahkamah Rayuan menerima rayuan Ahli Parlimen Baling Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim untuk membatalkan empat pertuduhan di bawah Akta Pencegahan Pengubahan Wang Haram, Pencegahan Pembiayaan Keganasan dan Hasil Aktiviti Haram. Pertuduhan itu mengatakan kesalahan berlaku di Lembah Klang, sedangkan lokasi itu terlalu luas. Abdul Azeez diwakili peguam Amer Hamzah.

Mahkamah persoal kelewatan AGC jawab representasi Abdul Azeez

Sinar Harian | Mahkamah Rayuan menolak rayuan Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim untuk membatalkan semua pertuduhan, dan juga mempersoal kelewatan Jabatan Peguam Negara menjawab representasi yang dikemukakan peguamnya Amer Hamzah Arshad. Abdul Azeez mempunyai satu lagi peluang untuk merayu di Mahkamah Persekutuan.

Abdul Azeez warned not to abuse court process after he fails to turn up in court

New Straits Times | Former Tabung Haji Chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s lead counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad explained that his client had been forced to skip court because of his health condition. He also informed the judges that he had written no less than four letters of representation to the AGC but had not received any reply from the AGC.

Appeals court postpones verdict again on bid by ex-Tabung Haji boss to strike out graft charges

Malaysia Now | The Court of Appeal has rescheduled its decision yet again on Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s appeal against the High Court decision to strike out his corruption and money laundering charges. Abdul Azeez’s lawyer Amer Hamzah said his client could not attend court as he had been suffering from acute gastroenteritis; the court will be given a copy of Abdul Azeez’s medical certificate.

Azeez masuk hospital, keputusan rayuan kes rasuah ditangguh lagi

Berita Harian | Peguam bela Abdul Azeez, Amer Hamzah Arshad, berkata anak guamnya sedang menerima rawatan di PPUM. Beliau juga meluahkan kekecewaan berhubung empat surat representasi dan dokumen berkaitan dihantar kepada SPRM dan AGC yang tidak menerima sebarang balasan.

Abdul Azeez tidak sihat, mahkamah tangguh keputusan rayuan ke Isnin

Harian Metro | Mahkamah Rayuan menangguhkan keputusannya berhubung rayuan Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim untuk membatalkan pertuduhan rasuah dan pengubahan wang haram. Peguam Abdul Azeez, Amer Hamzah Arshad, memberitahu mahkamah bahawa anak guamnya tidak dapat hadir ke mahkamah kerana tidak sihat.