The MACC has laid 35 charges against former Sabah chief minister Musa Aman for receiving a total of RM263 million in bribes in exchange for logging contracts.
The alleged offences took place in Hong Kong and Singapore through proxies between 2004 and 2008.
All charges were made under Section 11(a) of the Anti Corruption Act 1997 which referred to offence in giving or accepting gratification by agent.
Of the 35 charges, the name Chia Tien Foh appeared 16 times. Chia, better known as Michael Chia, is a known Musa associate.
If found guilty, Musa can be jailed between 14 days and 20 years and fined up to five times the amount of the said gratification for each offence.
Musa Aman arrives at KL court complex to face corruption charges
KUALA LUMPUR— Tan Sri Musa Aman has arrived at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex and is expected to face 35 charges of corruption today.
The former Sabah chief minister, dressed in a black suit, arrived in a black Toyota Vellfire at about 1.25pm escorted by two police outriders.
He was then ushered by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers to the Sessions Court on the second floor.
He did not stop to greet the media.
MACC sources had earlier said that the amount involved was around US$63 million (RM243 million).
MACC has also said in a statement that Musa was arrested at its headquarters in Putrajaya at 10.05am today.
Following that, Musa will face several charges under the Anti-Corruption Act 1997. – MALAY MAIL
MKINI / MALAY MAIL
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