The Sessions Court in Shah Alam today set Sept 25, 27 and 28 to hear the case of Hasbie Satar, the former political secretary to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Nor Mohamed Yakcop, who is facing 28 counts of money-laundering.

Judge Mohd Fadhir Harun set the date when the case came up for mention before him today.

Deputy public prosecutor Hazril Harun appeared for the prosecution, while lawyer Y Sheelan Samuagam represented Hasbie.

On March 20 this year, Hasbie, 39, pleaded not guilty to 28 charges of money laundering involving RM935,000 which was deposited into the bank accounts of 11 individuals, including his family members.

The offences were allegedly committed at several banks and Tabung Haji premises at Salak Tinggi, Bandar Baru Bangi and Putrajaya between Dec 4, 2008 and June 18, 2009.

Hasbie is charged under Section 4(1)(a) of the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act 2001 which provides for a fine of up to RM5 million or imprisonment for a maximum of five years or both, if found guilty.

He is also on trial for a similar charge, involving RM2.134 million at the Butterworth Sessions Court in Penang.

- Bernama