A prosecution witness in Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's misappropriation case admitted in court today that he agreed to testify against the accused as he was scared that the MACC would charge him in court for other cases.
Abdul Hannaan Khairi (above), 29, who is a Bersatu Youth member, said this when he was being cross-examined by Saddiq's defence lawyer Gobind Singh Deo.
“How many times in total were you called to the MACC office to give a statement regarding this case?” Gobind asked, to which Hannaan replied that he doesn’t remember.
Gobind: Many times?
Hannaan: Definitely many times.
Gobind: And how did you feel? Were you scared?
Hannaan: Scared.
Gobind: Scared why? Was it because the MACC also asked you about other cases? Is this correct?
Hannaan: I’m not sure.
Gobind then told the witness to think carefully before asking Hannaan if he was scared the MACC would ask him about other cases.
To this, Hannaan replied, “Yes”.
Gobind: You are scared you would be charged over the cases. Correct?
Hannaan: Yes.
Gobind: So, you are willing to give this testimony (against Syed Saddiq) so you will not be charged for other cases?
Hannaan: No.
Gobind: Tell the truth. You had agreed to be a witness against Syed Saddiq because you are scared that you will be charged over other cases. This is the court. You can say it.
Hannaan then asked judge Azhar Abdul Hamid’s permission to go to the toilet but was ordered to answer the question first.
Hannaan: Yes.
After Hannaan answered the question, Gobind then requested that the witness is not spoken to when he goes to the toilet.
[More to follow]- Mkini
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