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GEORGE TOWN: A deputy prosecutor leading the case against Lim Guan Eng for alleged criminal misappropriation of property has clarified his comments about a “99% conviction” that drew criticism from lawyers.
Chief Prosecutor Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said he had meant that the cases that go to trial are those with a 99% chance of conviction.
“We are confident in the next test. The policy of the Attorney General’s Office and the MACC is that we would only pursue cases that have a 99% chance of conviction, ”he told the FMT.
“Of the cases we prosecute, 99% are those with the potential to successfully result in a conviction,” he said.
Shaharuddin has previously served as the prosecutor in high-profile cases related to the assassinations of Hussain Ahmad Najadi, Kevin Morais and Kim Jong-nam.
Earlier today, Shaharuddin prosecuted Lim for alleged dishonest misappropriation of property involving two parcels of state land in Tanjung Pinang worth RM208.7 million from two development companies.
Lim has pleaded not guilty. The charges carry a maximum penalty of five years in jail, whipping and a fine. The case has been transferred to the Kuala Lumpur Court of Sessions.
