00:00A reminder before watching the video
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00:04The Pilgrimage Fund Board has recently encountered a major incident.
00:06Accused of money laundering, illegal dividend payments, financial fraud, etc.
00:12Harm to the interests of the vast majority of Muslims
00:15This morning, their former chairman, Abdul Aziz, was taken to Kuala Lumpur.
00:18court
00:19He is accused of abusing his power for personal gain while in office in 2014.
00:24Contradicting the Anti-Corruption Commission Act
00:26If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison.
00:29The fine is five times the value of the bribe or RM10,000.
00:33Which one is higher?
00:34Abdul Aziz is also a former UMNO Member of Parliament for Baling.
00:37After hearing the charges, he immediately protested his innocence in court.
00:40He said that none of the statements in the charges were true.
00:43He demanded an interrogation.
00:44The judge ultimately granted him bail of RM450,000.
00:48Add two local guarantors
00:50I need to report to the Anti-Corruption Commission every three months.
00:52The case is scheduled for a hearing on November 11th of this year.
00:56That was just mentioned. Aduaz is suspected of abusing his power 12 years ago.
01:02What exactly did he do?
01:03According to the charges, Abduaz was suspected of using the pilgrimage authority's services at the time.
01:08funds
01:08Investing in a company that is tied to his personal interests
01:12The prosecution's charges
01:13He first instructed the then-actual CEO, Ismi,
01:17He nominated himself to be the head of the company but failed to become the head of the company.
01:20Butrajaya Pradana Pilgrimage Authority Representative
01:23This allowed him to smoothly become the chairman of the company.
01:26Then at the board meeting on August 25, 2014
01:30He actively lobbied the board members to approve 1.1 billion.
01:34An investment of up to RM193.5 million
01:37Used to acquire 30% of the company's shares.
01:41In order to profit from it
01:43The indictment alleges that Aduaz received his rewards through abuse of power.
01:48He's the one who got the position of Chairman of the Butrajaya Pradana.
01:52This allows him to enjoy an annual salary of up to RM690,000.
01:56That's an average of over 57,000 ringgit per month.
01:59It also comes with a BMW 7 Series sedan.
02:03Add a personal driver
02:06Although these items are not cash
02:08But it still falls under the category of embezzlement.
02:10Under the Anti-Corruption Commission Act
02:12Benefits don't necessarily refer to money.
02:14Job position, luxury car, and salary are all included.
02:18Aduaz was charged with violating Section 23-1.
02:22It is precisely the public institution personnel who use their positions to seek personal gain that are being monitored.
02:26If we only consider an annual salary of 690,000...
02:29The five-fold fine we just mentioned
02:31That would be around RM3.45 million.
02:35And what's most eye-catching today is...
02:37Footage of Abduaz appearing in court
02:39He was handcuffed at the time
02:41He appeared in court wearing a purple detention uniform.
02:44The images immediately sparked heated discussions upon being released.
02:46Some people question
02:47Was the Anti-Corruption Commission deliberately trying to embarrass him?
02:50The Anti-Corruption Commission quickly issued a statement to clarify.
02:53Before going to court
02:54Anti-Corruption Commission officials
02:56Police officers
02:56And Aduaz's own lawyers
02:58They all advised him
02:59Just change into casual clothes.
03:01He was also told clearly
03:03No need to wear handcuffs
03:04But Aduaz himself
03:06But he insisted on wearing this outfit.
03:08Aduaz insisted on wearing a suit.
03:10Is it trying to convey a message?
03:12We don't know
03:13But what is certain is...
03:15This lawsuit is probably just the beginning.
03:17at present
03:18Abduaz and two other former high-ranking officials of the Pilgrimage Authority
03:21It has been detained for two more days.
03:23To assist in the investigation
03:24Another fraud case
03:26How will the case develop next?
03:28Highly anticipated
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