Previously, Shafee’s trial dates had been vacated to make way for Najib’s ongoing trials. Shafee is the lead counsel for the former prime minister’s criminal cases.

The trial before Judge Muhammad Jamil Hussin is scheduled to begin at 9am.

The case will be conducted by deputy public prosecutor Afzainizam Abdul Aziz while Harvinderjit Singh will appear for Shafee.

On Sept 13, 2018, Shafee, 69, pleaded not guilty to receiving proceeds from unlawful activity via cheques issued by Najib, which were remitted into Shafee’s CIMB Bank Bhd account.

He allegedly received a cheque for RM4.3 million on Sept 13, 2013 and another for RM5.2 million on Feb 17, 2014.

Shafee allegedly committed the two offences at CIMB Bank Bhd, J2 & K1, Taman Tunku, Bukit Tunku, here.

The charges, under Section 4(1)(a) of the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, carry a fine not exceeding RM5 million or up to five years’ jail or both upon conviction.

Shafee is also facing two charges of being involved in the transactions of proceeds from unlawful activity by making inaccurate statements and in contravention of the Income Tax Act 1967 for financial years ending Dec 31, 2013 and Dec 31, 2014.

He allegedly committed the offences at the LHDN Duta branch at Kompleks Pejabat Kerajaan, Jalan Tunku Abdul Halim, here, on March 3, 2015 and June 29, 2015.

For this, Shafee is liable to be jailed a maximum 15 years and fined not less than five times the amount of proceeds from the unlawful activity, if convicted.