Kuala lumpur: The defence in the RM2.8 million corruption case involving Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad has officially closed its case. This development follows the conclusion of testimony from Zizie Izette, who was the second and final defence witness in the trial concerning a RM150 million investment in Public Mutual Berhad unit trust funds.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Lawyer Datuk Seri K. Kumaraendran notified Sessions Court Judge Rosli Ahmad of the closure of the defence's case. With this, the court has scheduled the prosecution to submit its written arguments by April 24, while the defence is to provide their reply by May 8. Oral arguments from both parties are set for May 18.

The charges against Zizie Izette pertain to allegedly aiding her late husband, former Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, in corrupt activities. The court had acquitted Bung Moktar of related charges after his death on December 5, 2025, led the prosecution to drop the case against him on January 16.

Bung Moktar had commenced his defence on September 2, 2025, following an unsuccessful attempt by the couple in May 2025 to overturn a Court of Appeal order mandating them to present their defence. This order was a result of a successful prosecution appeal against their previous acquittal by the High Court in September 2023.

The case stems from an earlier ruling on September 2, 2022, by Sessions Court Judge Rozina Ayob, who found sufficient evidence for the couple to present their defence. Zizie Izette faces accusations of facilitating Bung Moktar in obtaining substantial bribes from Public Mutual investment agents, allegedly to influence investment decisions favoring Public Mutual unit trust products.

The specific charges include abetting Bung Moktar in receiving bribes amounting to RM2.2 million, RM262,500, and RM337,500 from agents Madhi Abdul Hamid and Norhaili Ahmad Mokhtar, with the illicit activities reportedly occurring at a Public Bank branch in Taman Melawati in June 2015.

These charges are framed under Section 28(1)(c) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009, with penalties outlined under Section 24(1) of the same Act, involving potential imprisonment of up to 20 years and hefty fines upon conviction.