Ahmad Jefri Azizi Bin Mohamad Sukri

Ahmad Jefri Azizi Bin Mohamad Sukri

Appeal allowed because the prosecution failed to prove the essential particulars of the amended charge (expired visit pass) and failed to prove that the alleged receipt of RM1,000 was for an unlawful purpose; the alleged cash provenance was inherently incredible and created reasonable doubt; consequently the...

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Citation
DA-42R(A)-2-06/2024 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Parties
Appellant: Ahmad Jefri Azizi bin Mohd Sukri; Respondent: Pendakwa Raya (Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia)
Court
A
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
16 November 2025
Case Number
DA-42R(A)-2-06/2024 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal Under MACC Act and Immigration Act / Judgment on Appeal to High Court (appeal Allowed)
Outcome
Appeal allowed; conviction and sentence quashed; appellant acquitted and discharged.
Legal Topics
Bribery, Charge Amendment, Evidentiary Burden, Presumption Under S.50(1) ASPRM, Judicial Notice (covid 19 Movement Control)
Criminal Law Anti Corruption Law Immigration Law Evidence Law Bribery Charge Amendment Evidentiary Burden Presumption Under S.50(1) ASPRM +1 more

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Parties

Ahmad Jefri Azizi bin Mohd Sukri

Appellant

Pendakwa Raya (Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal Under MACC Act and Immigration Act / Judgment on Appeal to High Court (appeal Allowed)

  1. 1 Whether amendment of charge at end of prosecution prejudiced the accused
  2. 2 Whether prosecution proved the principal offence (expired visit pass) beyond reasonable doubt
  3. 3 Whether acceptance of gratification was proven to be for an unlawful purpose

Ratio Decidendi

Appeal allowed because the prosecution failed to prove the essential particulars of the amended charge (expired visit pass) and failed to prove that the alleged receipt of RM1,000 was for an unlawful purpose; the alleged cash provenance was inherently incredible and created reasonable doubt; consequently the presumption under s.50(1) could not be applied and the conviction was unsafe.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; conviction and sentence quashed; appellant acquitted and discharged.

Orders

  • Quash conviction and sentence imposed by the Sessions Court
  • Acquit and discharge the appellant from the charge