Ex-Minister fails to strike out charges

Kota Kinabalu: Former State Infrastructure Development Minister Datuk Peter Anthony (pic) failed in his application to strike out all five charges against him for money-laundering involving a sum of RM8.75 million and abetting a lawyer in committing criminal breach of trust.

Sessions Court Judge Abu Bakar Manat on Monday dismissed Peter’s application after hearing submissions from both parties.

 

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