Wan Saiful’s attempt to have corruption charges against him dismissed has been rejected by Judge Rozina Ayob. The decision, rendered free from plagiarism, indicates that the legal proceedings against Saiful will continue. The accused individual, Wan Saiful, had sought to have the charges dropped, but Judge Ayob’s ruling ensures that the case will proceed as scheduled.
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Former Bersatu information chief Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan has pleaded not guilty to 18 fresh charges of money laundering at the Kuala Lumpur sessions court. These charges allege that he transferred over RM1.66 million to various entities, including Sinar Karangkraf Sdn Bhd and Jejak Global Enterprise, and used over RM3.93 million of the company’s money to pay several other entities, including Tagami Auto Enterprise Sdn Bhd, for the purchase of a Ford Ranger.
All 18 charges are framed under Section 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA), carrying a potential jail term not exceeding 15 years and a fine of at least five times the sum obtained from money laundering or RM5 million, whichever is higher, upon conviction.
Wan Saiful, represented by lawyers Datuk Seri K. Kumaraendran and Amer Hamzah Arshad, appeared in court. The prosecution was conducted by Farah Ezlin Yusop Khan. The court proceedings faced a delay due to technical errors, which led to the charges being re-filed before sessions court judge Suzana Hussain.
The court agreed to tie-up bail and additional conditions for today’s charges with Wan Saiful’s previous charges, which are separate from these money laundering allegations. The case management for these charges is set for December 1 before sessions court judge Rozina Ayob.
Wan Saiful had previously faced corruption charges in connection with the Jana Wibawa program. His initial bail was set at RM400,000, with the requirement to surrender his international passport to the court and report to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters every two months.
In May, Wan Saiful sought to have his charges dismissed, but the application was denied by sessions judge Rozina Ayob on July 21.