Former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia charged with bribery and money laundering
Associated Press
Published:
00:25 EDT, October 19, 2018
| Updated:
00:41 EDT, October 19, 2018
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) – The former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister has been charged with abuse of power, bribery and money laundering for millions of dollars in connection with of a new investigation for corruption on leaders ousted in the shock election results early in the year. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is now leading the opposition after his party was ousted in the May general election. He was brought to court Friday, a day after being detained by the anti-corruption agency. He pleaded not guilty to eight counts of abuse of power, ten breaches of trust and 27 counts of money laundering.
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak and his wife were also accused of corruption after the elections.
Activists from the Zahid United Malaysian National Organization gathered in court, accusing those responsible of political motives. Friday, October 19, 2018. The anti-corruption agency said that Zahid had been arrested at his office shortly after being summoned as part of an investigation into abuse of authority, breach of trust and money laundering money within a social protection group. In a statement, Zahid will be brought to justice on Friday to face several charges under anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws. (AP Photo / Yam G-Jun) ” clbad=”blkBorder img-share” />
The President of the National Malaysian Organization (UMNO), Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, waved his hand as he walked into the room. Kuala Lumpur High Court hearing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, October 19, 2018. According to the news agency, Zahid was arrested at his office shortly after being summoned as part of a trial. investigation of abuse of power, breach of trust and money laundering perpetrated in a social protection group. In a statement, Zahid will be taken to court on Friday to face several charges under the anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws. (AP Photo / Yam G-Jun)
Supporters of President of the National Malaysian Organization (UMNO), Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, protest in the Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday 19 October 2018. Zahid should be charged with abuse of power, criminal abuse of trust and money laundering in his family-run welfare group. (AP Photo / Yam G-Jun)
President of the National Malaysian Organization (UMNO), Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday, October 19 2018. The anti-corruption agency told Zahid was arrested at his office shortly after his summons in connection with an investigation into an abuse of power, criminal breach of trust and money laundering. Money in a social welfare group. In a statement, Zahid will be taken to court on Friday to face several charges under the anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws. (AP Photo / Yam G-Jun)
The President of the National Malaysian Organization (UMNO), Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, waved his hand as he arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, October 19, 2018. Anti-corruption According to the agency, Zahid was arrested at his office shortly after his summons as part of an investigation into abuse of power, breach of trust and money laundering perpetrated in a social protection group. In a statement, Zahid will be brought to justice on Friday to face several charges under anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws. (AP Photo / Yam G-Jun)
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak leaves the Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday, October 19, 2018. Najib has arrived in the High Court to support the action of the United Malays National Organization (UMNO). ) President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Zahid should be charged with abuse of power, criminal abuse of trust and money laundering within his family-run welfare group. (AP Photo / Yam G-Jun)
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak leaves the hearing room of the Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday, October 19, 2018. Najib arrived at the High Court to support the President of the Malaysian National Organization (UMNO), Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Zahid should be charged with abuse of power, criminal abuse of trust and money laundering within his family-run welfare group. (AP Photo / Yam G-Jun)
