Rosmah proceeding with Sept 26 trial to reclaim seized jewellery, luxury bags

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PETALING JAYA: After recently being found guilty of corruption, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor is proceeding with the trial to reclaim 2,436 pieces of jewellery and 29 luxury bags at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on September 26 and 27.

Lawyer Azamuddin Abdul Aziz, who is representing Rosmah in her application, confirmed that the trial would proceed as scheduled

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He said more than 2,400 pieces of jewellery and 29 luxury bags seized by police during a raid at Pavilion Residences in May 2018 were still in government custody.

In 2019, the prosecution filed the forfeiture application to seize various items, including 11,991 items of jewellery, 401 watch straps and 16 watch accessories, 234 pairs of spectacles, and 306 handbags as well as cash in various denominations amounting to RM114,164,393.44.

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On Thursday (Sept 1), Rosmah was sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined RM970mil by the High Court after being found guilty of three corruption charges involving a RM1.25bil solar hybrid project for 369 rural schools in Sarawak.

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