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Fashion designer cleared of drug trafficking charges after three-year detention
G Chelvan has been acquitted of drug trafficking allegations following an extended period in custody at Sungai Buloh Prison. The designer's release comes after authorities determined insufficient evidence to proceed with the case.
LSN Malaysia ·
Fashion designer G Chelvan has been discharged of drug trafficking charges after spending three years in detention, marking the conclusion of a protracted legal process that saw him held without bail throughout his imprisonment.
Chelvan was held at Sungai Buloh Prison during the investigation and trial period, with authorities denying him bail on multiple occasions. The extended custody period raised questions about the strength of evidence in the case against him.
The acquittal represents a significant development in what had become a high-profile case within Malaysia's fashion industry. Chelvan's legal team had consistently maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about bail procedures in Malaysia's criminal justice system, particularly in drug-related allegations where courts have historically adopted stringent detention policies. Chelvan's release follows growing scrutiny over cases where individuals spend years in custody pending trial outcomes.