Ex-GISBH CEO, employees submit representations on Amla charges

Former GISBH CEO Nasiruddin Ali is charged with 77 counts of money laundering amounting to RM10 million. (Bernama pic)SHAH ALAM: The former CEO of Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) and three former employees have submitted representations against their 331 money laundering charges amounting to RM38.1 million.Deputy public prosecutor Ehsan Nasarudin informed the sessions court today that the Attorney-General's Chambers is still considering their representations.Former GISBH CEO Nasiruddin Ali is standing trial on 77 counts of money laundering amounting to RM10 million.Hamimah Yakub faces 95 charges involving RM11.4 million while Asmat @ Asmanira Ramly faces 68 counts involving RM4.7 million and Khushairi Osman faces 91 counts involving almost RM12 million.Judge Fatimah Zahari set Oct 5 as case management for the prosecution to update the court on its decision on the representations.Lawyer Zaim Rosli represented the four accused.Nasiruddin and the three former GISBH employees claimed trial to the money laundering charges at the Shah Alam sessions court last year.The offences were allegedly committed at bank branches across Selangor between 2020 and 2024, involving transactions to several parties, including accounts belonging to GISBH, GISB Mart Sdn Bhd, GISB Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd, as well as a childcare centre operator.The accused were charged under Section 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, or Amla.The offences are punishable by up to 15 years' imprisonment and a minimum RM5 million fine, upon conviction.