Rosmah Mansor Acquitted of Money Laundering Charges

The Malaysian High Court has acquitted Rosmah Mansor, wife of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, of 17 charges related to money laundering and tax evasion, including 12 charges involving RM7.09 million and five for failing to declare income. Justice K. Muniandy ruled that the charges were fundamentally flawed, lacking necessary details and failing to disclose specific offenses, which amounted to duplicity and multiplicity. This decision comes despite Rosmah's ongoing legal challenges, including an appeal against a previous corruption conviction related to a RM1.25 billion solar energy project, for which she received a 10-year prison sentence and a substantial fine. The acquittal was granted after Rosmah's application to dismiss the charges was accepted, emphasizing the prosecution's procedural defects. The court is set to hear her appeal regarding the corruption case in March 2024, which could have significant implications for her legal future.