AGC takes Syed Saddiq's acquittal in RM1.12m graft case to Federal Court
The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has confirmed that the prosecution in the RM1.12 million corruption case against Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has submitted a final appeal in the Federal Court.
The AGC referred to a Court of Appeal ruling yesterday that acquitted the Muar MP of four charges related to criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of property and money laundering involving Bersatu Youth funds.
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