Former Anwar aide, Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, charged with drug trafficking; claims drugs planted by adversaries.
Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, a former aide to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, has been charged with drug trafficking after police found 305 grams of cannabis in his possession. He pleaded not guilty, claiming the drugs were planted by political adversaries. This charge follows Rawther's 2021 lawsuit against Anwar for sexual misconduct. If convicted, he faces severe penalties, including life imprisonment. His lawyer has raised concerns about his safety amid the ongoing legal issues.
September 12, 2024
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