Khairuzzaman freed from jail in Malaysia
“He told me his lawyers were there to receive him and were bringing him back to his house, reports Malaysia based news portal Free Malaysia Today.
“Thank God and all those who have helped in his release. I thank the Malaysian authorities for this, too,” she told FMT in an interview.
Khairuzzaman’s lawyer Ngeow Chow Ying said no conditions were tied to his release and he was a free man now.
Khairuzzaman, 70, said he was overwhelmed when told of his release and thanked the courts, his lawyers and the Malaysian government for freeing him.
“I went through much embarrassment after being detained following these false allegations by the Bangladeshi government.
“My family members too were going through anxiety and they were extremely worried for my health,” he told FMT in a phone interview.
He reiterated that there were many official records and documents in the public domain to show that he was not involved in any criminal activities.
“Right now, all I want to do is go and meet my wife in the US as soon as possible.
