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KUALA LUMPUR: Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has claimed that she would not get a fair trial due to an overlap in 17 money laundering and tax evasion charges against her. The wife of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said this in her response filed on Sept 22 to DPP Poh Yih Tinn's affidavit-in-reply in the former’s application to cancel 12 charges of money laundering involving RM7,097,750 and five charges of failing to declare income to the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN). "The first charge to the 12th amended charge (for money laundering) are flawed, vague and defective because they do not state what the illegal activity or predicate offence is from which the proceeds are said to have been obtained," she said. In the affidavit-in-reply, Poh said there was no provision under the Income Tax Act 1967 that prevented Rosmah’s prosecution on charges of money laundering and tax evasion. Meanwhile, Rosmah claimed that the details in the 13th to 17th charges (failure to declare income) were misleading because they had combined money laundering offences. "Therefore, it is not clear whether I am charged with an offence under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 or with an offence under the Income Tax Act 1967," she said. Meanwhile, Rosmah said if the trial continued with the existing charges, it would be against her right under the Federal Constitution to have a fair trial. "Just by referring to the charges, it is clear that I will not get a fair trial. "Furthermore, there is a possibility that I will be tried, convicted and punished more than once for the same offence," she said. Rosmah, 71, filed the notice of motion, requesting that she be discharged and acquitted of all 17 charges brought against her on Oct 4, 2020. She is alleged to have committed the offences at Affin Bank Berhad’s Bangunan Getah Asli branch, Jalan Ampang here between Dec 4, 2013 and June 8, 2017, and at LHDN Kompleks Bangunan Kerajaan, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim here, between May 1, 2014 and May 1, 2018. The trial for the case began on Aug 24 with two witnesses being called to testify. - BernamaRelated stories:Najib’s appeal judge recuses herselfAppeals court judge recuses self from hearing Najib's bid to reinstate suit against ex-AGNo provision in Income Tax Act prevents prosecution against Rosmah, says DPPCourt fixes Dec 13 to hear Rosmah’s bid to strike out 17 chargesHigh Court fixes Dec 13 to hear Rosmah's application to strike out 17 chargesTags / Keywords:Court,Rosmah Mansor,Charges,Affidavit,Reply,&nbsp;LHDN,Overlap,Tax Evasion,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Report it to us.What is the issue about?Spelling and grammatical errorFactually incorrectStory is irrelevantEmailInvalid captcha response. Please re-try again.Thank you for your report!NationNationNationNationNationNationStarPicksSpan Amendment Bill to be tabled in next parliament meeting, says Nik NazmiFormer health DG Dr Noor Hisham appointed as University of Cyberjaya chancellorCops investigate three scam reports involving over RM1mil lossesHealth Ministry prepared to face northeast monsoon, says Dr ZalihaChildren at higher risk of displacement due to climate change, says UnicefJohor-born billionaire Robert Kuok celebrates 100th birthdayEx-IGP leads Sabah Governor’s birthday honours listOne killed, another injured in collision at Ulu Tiram traffic light stopHelp provide more affordable housing options in Sabah, DCM urges developersPelangai by-election: Election machinery out in full force to drum up voter turnout, says Bentong MCA chairmanSource: Department of Environment, MalaysiaLoad moreCopyright © 1995-Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]Best viewed on Chrome browsers.Download now!We hope you enjoy this feature!

KUALA LUMPUR: Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has claimed that she would not get a fair trial due to an overlap in 17 money laundering and tax evasion charges against her. The wife of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said this in her response filed on Sept 22 to DPP Poh Yih Tinn's affidavit-in-reply in the former’s application to cancel 12 charges of money laundering involving RM7,097,750 and five charges of failing to declare income to the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN). "The first charge to the 12th amended charge (for money laundering) are flawed, vague and defective because they...

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