KUALA LUMPUR — A Sessions Court here will hear five criminal breach of trust (CBT) charges involving RM458.5 million against Maju Holdings Sdn Bhd director Tan Sri Abu Sahid Mohamed in a single, consolidated trial.
The case involves four charges alleging he dishonestly misused company funds totalling RM313.1 million between 2016 and 2019.
A fifth CBT charge, involving RM145.55 million related to the construction of the Putrajaya–KLIA highway (MEX II), was transferred from the Shah Alam Sessions Court, Berita Harian reported.
In addition, Abu Sahid faces 13 related charges for money laundering under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLATFPUAA) 2001, involving illegal proceeds amounting to RM139.2 million.
The consolidation was approved today by Judge Suzana Hussin, who allowed the prosecution’s application to transfer the Shah Alam case.
The charge was then read again to Abu Sahid in court, and he maintained his not guilty plea.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Ahmad Akram Gharib informed the court that case documents would be provided to the defence, represented by lawyer Datuk Jasbeer Singh.
The court set Jan 8 for the next case management and maintained the existing bail conditions.
