A-G closes probe on Johari because criminals deny bribe and could not be contacted, Johari relieved he is cleared
Yesterday, Attorney-General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail ordered the Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) to cease its investigations on Johari.
He said the decision was made because the ACA was unable to find any statement to link Johari to the alleged offence.
Gani said the ACA opened five investigation papers after receiving information on the matter on March 5.
Statements were recorded from criminals detained under the Ordinance and related statements of accounts were also scrutinised.
“For the three investigation papers, the ACA investigation found that the said criminals had denied giving Datuk Johari Baharum money as a bribe.
“Two other investigation papers opened showed that several of the criminals who are important witnesses could not be traced after their release,” Gani said in a statement issued to Bernama.
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Johari, contacted by The Star last night, said he had always maintained his innocence.
“I am relieved I have been cleared of the allegations.
Source: The Star
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