(Kuching, 7th) The former chairman and treasurer of a mosque committee in Pusa were charged today with embezzling a total of RM13,000 in mosque funds five years ago. Both pleaded not guilty when charged in the Kuching Sessions Court.
The two accused, aged 52 and 57 respectively, are facing five charges, which were read out by Judge Noor Hafizah Mohd Salim.
According to the charges, the two are alleged to have, between June and September 2020, jointly withdrawn RM13,000 belonging to the mosque committee from an ATM at a bank in Betong, without the knowledge or authorization of other committee members.
The two are charged under Section 403 of the Penal Code (criminal breach of trust), read together with Section 34 of the same Act (jointly committing the offense). If convicted, they may be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than six months and not more than five years, whipping, and a fine.
The court granted each accused bail at RM5,000 per charge and required two local sureties while awaiting trial.
The case is set for mention on November 24, 2025.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Yong Ann Nee appeared for the prosecution, while the two accused were not represented by counsel.
The two accused, aged 52 and 57 respectively, are facing five charges, which were read out by Judge Noor Hafizah Mohd Salim.
According to the charges, the two are alleged to have, between June and September 2020, jointly withdrawn RM13,000 belonging to the mosque committee from an ATM at a bank in Betong, without the knowledge or authorization of other committee members.
The two are charged under Section 403 of the Penal Code (criminal breach of trust), read together with Section 34 of the same Act (jointly committing the offense). If convicted, they may be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than six months and not more than five years, whipping, and a fine.
The court granted each accused bail at RM5,000 per charge and required two local sureties while awaiting trial.
The case is set for mention on November 24, 2025.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Yong Ann Nee appeared for the prosecution, while the two accused were not represented by counsel.