The anti-graft agency says the former Tabung Haji chairman had been advised to change into normal clothes and remove the handcuffs, but chose to do otherwise.
MACC said Azeez had been advised by its officers, the police officers escorting him, and his lawyer to change into civilian clothing and that there was no need for him to wear handcuffs.
“However, he insisted on remaining in the lock-up attire and wearing the handcuffs until the charge had been read to him,” it said in a statement.
MACC stressed that the former Baling MP’s attire and use of handcuffs were, therefore, not at the instruction or request of any party, particularly the anti-graft agency.
It urged all parties not to speculate or spread inaccurate information about the matter.
Earlier today, Azeez emerged from the lock-up wearing purple remand attire and handcuffs to post bail after claiming trial to abusing his position to obtain gratification in the form of a chairmanship and perks at another company.
He was surrounded by policemen as he made his way to the bail payment counter.
Azeez, who appeared calm, simply said he was doing well and nodded when asked for comment.
According to the charge, Azeez, as Tabung Haji chairman, abused his position to secure the chairmanship of Putrajaya Perdana Berhad, which came with an annual remuneration of RM690,000 and the use of a BMW 7 Series car.
He is alleged to have instructed then Tabung Haji CEO Ismee Ismail to propose him as the fund’s representative on the board of Putrajaya Perdana.
He is also accused of influencing TH’s board of directors to approve an investment of up to RM193.5 million in Putrajaya Perdana, in which he allegedly had an interest.
The court granted Azeez bail of RM450,000 with two sureties and ordered him to report to the MACC office once every three months. - FMT
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