Judge Elesabet Paya Wan made the ruling following the representation by the accused, which was accepted by the prosecution led by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission deputy public prosecutor Mahadi Abdul Jumaat.

The court allowed Abu Samah bail of RM10,000 and ordered the return of his passport.

Abu Samah’s counsel Azrul Zulkifli Stork confirmed the ruling.

On June 3, 2022, Abu Samah pleaded not guilty to the charge of using his position as MNCF president as an inducement to solicit bribes when selecting Syarikat Harapan Baiduri Sdn Bhd, which he co-owns with his children, to provide rented vehicles for RM12,750, through 13 payment vouchers made from 2013 to 2018.

On the second charge, he allegedly committed a similar offence involving another company he co-owns with his children, Syarikat Keluarga Haji Wahab Hassan Sdn Bhd, to provide accommodation for cycling athletes, for a fee of RM36,000 through 32 payment vouchers from 2013 to 2019.