Bernama reported that the Umno secretary-general also pleaded not guilty to giving false statements to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

Ahmad made the plea at the Kuala Lumpur High Court today.

On the charge of money laundering, Ahmad was alleged to have violated Section 113(1)(a) of the Income Tax Act 1967 by not stating his real income on the RM2 million he received from the former prime minister in the income tax return form for assessment year 2013.

He is alleged to have received the money, believed to be proceeds of illegal activities, through a cheque from AmIslamic Bank Berhad dated Nov 27, 2013, which he personally cashed the same day.

The offence was allegedly committed at the LHDN Duta branch at the government office complex at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim on April 30, 2014.

The charge, framed under Section 4(1)(a) of AMLA 2001, provides for a maximum fine of RM5 million, or imprisonment for up to five years, or both, if found guilty.

He is also accused of giving false statements to MACC when questioned by investigating officer Mohd Zairi Zainal at the media conference room at the Parliament building between 2.45pm and 3.30pm on July 4, 2019.

The charge, framed under Section 32(8)c) of AMLA 2001, provides for a maximum fine of RM3 million, or imprisonment for up to five years, or both if found guilty.

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