Key facts
- Malaysia's top court acquitted Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman of corruption charges.
- The acquittal concludes a six-year legal battle for the former youth and sports minister.
- Saddiq was accused of criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of funds, and money laundering.
- He was also charged with making false declarations to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.
Malaysia's top court has acquitted Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman of all corruption charges, bringing an end to a six-year legal saga. The former youth and sports minister had faced multiple charges including criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of funds, and money laundering. He was also accused of making false declarations to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
The acquittal marks a significant victory for Saddiq, who has maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings. The legal drama had cast a shadow over his political career since it began.