Criminal intimidation case: businessman linked to GISBH must submit representation to AGC, court sets notice for November 25

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 18 — The trial court has fixed Nov 25 for mention in the criminal intimidation case, involving a businessman linked to GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH), following his application for review of the accusation by the Attorney General’s Office (AGC). ).

Lawyer Boestamam Ahmad, representing Mohamad Riza Makar, confirmed that he informed the court today of his client’s intention to submit a representation to the AGC.

“We are requesting a review of the charge because we believe there is no element of a crime,” he said when contacted.

Deputy public prosecutor Mohd Sabri Othman raised no objection.

Boestamam said Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin set November 25 for mention of the case, to allow the prosecution and defense to inform the court about the status of the representation.

The lawyer also told Bernama that the claim would be submitted next week.

On September 18, Mohamad Riza, 39, pleaded not guilty to a charge of criminal intimidation against a former GISBH member, in the parking lot of Ward 4 in Putrajaya, around 10 p.m. on September 9.

He is accused of threatening the 25-year-old woman because she refused to withdraw her police report.

The charge was framed under Section 506 of the Penal Code, which carries a prison term of up to two years or a fine, or both, upon conviction.

The court had set bail at RM10,000 with one surety, which was posted. Additionally, Mohamad Riza was ordered to surrender his passport and report monthly to a nearby police station until the case was resolved. — Bernama