Traffic policeman freed of 24 graft charges
The High Court in Kuantan has upheld the acquittal of a traffic policeman accused of receiving bribes, citing a lack of evidence to prove the transactions were illicit. The judge noted that the prosecution failed to distinguish between legitimate payments and gratification, necessitating the benefit of the doubt.
Why it matters
It highlights judicial standards regarding the burden of proof in corruption cases and the importance of clear evidence in legal proceedings.
The High Court in Kuantan said the benefit of the doubt must be given to the accused. (File pic)
PETALING JAYA: The High Court in Kuantan upheld a traffic policeman's acquittal of 24 charges of receiving a total of RM4,800 from a man over a period of three years.
Judicial commissioner Samry Masri held that the prosecution failed to establish the "purpose" of the 24 transactions against Rasip Majid under Section 165 of the Penal Code.
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