Bribery attempt lands Malaysian in Brunei jail


BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/Asia New Network): A Malaysian man who worked as a freelance ‘runner’ was sentenced to a year’s jail and ordered to settle a fine of BND211,610 for attempting to bribe an enforcement officer and smuggling contraband.

Eric Wong See Heng, 25, would have to serve an additional 25 months in default of payment.

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