Witness: Ex-AG green lighted charging of Shahrir despite incomplete probe

An MACC investigating officer testified that then attorney-general Tommy Thomas gave the green light for former Felda chairperson Shahrir Samad to be charged in court for money laundering of RM1 million despite an incomplete investigation paper (IP).

MACC assistant superintendent Nurzahidah Yacop told the Kuala Lumpur High Court that the IP was not complete as the authorities’ investigation did not pursue the claim by the accused that the RM1 million was a reimbursement rather than an income.

During the money laundering trial against former MP Shahrir today, 22nd prosecution witness Nurzahidah said...