Lawyers unconvinced by Azam Baki, Abu Zahar’s explanation

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KUALA LUMPUR – Legal experts have questioned the veracity of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki’s claim when he told the press that he had done nothing wrong when he allowed his brother to purchase shares using his trading account.

Speaking to The Vibes, the senior counsels even expressed doubts towards the legitimacy of statements made during the entire press conference held on Wednesday at the MACC headquarters that prominently featured Azam and the Anti-Corruption Advisory Board (LPPR) chairman Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang.

Lawyer Rafique Rashid Ali told The Vibes that he found it baffling that the LPPR, which functions solely as an advisory body to the MACC, had absolved Azam from any wrongdoing.

“Azam’s own press conference must now be subject of investigation by the Securities Commission (SC). The SC must open investigations.

“The timing of the advisory council and Azam’s press conference raises more questions and concerns regarding MACC’s integrity, more so when rumours have been swirling around for quite a bit.

“In short, Azam’s explanation is untenable,” Rafique said when contacted.

Senior criminal lawyer Fahri Azzat also weighed in, pointing out how Azam’s explanation given during Wednesday’s press conference that the purchased shares were meant for his brother was far from concrete.

“I think his excuse that it is his brother’s (shares) is predictably lame,” he told The Vibes

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