IPOH: A retired naval officer with the rank of Leftenan-Komander claimed trial in a Sessions Court here to 14 charges of abusing his position to obtain gratification amounting to RM833,332.50.
Former naval fleet supply depot commanding officer Wan Fathurahman Wan Musa, 48, pleaded not guilty to choosing companies, Syarikat Delima Evolusi Sdn Bhd and Syarikat WTY Defcorp Sdn Bhd, belonging to his brother Wan Rahmat Marzuki Wan Musa, to supply various items to the navy.
He was said to have committed the offences at the meeting room of the fleet supply depot at the Lumut Naval Base between Aug 11, 2011, and Nov 12, 2012.
Wan Fathurahman, who was arrested on Tuesday, was charged under Section 23(1) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act.
He faces a maximum 20-year jail sentence, and fine of five times the amount of the gratification or RM10,000, whichever is higher.
Judge Rihaida Rafie set bail at RM140,000 in one surety and ordered the accused to hand over his passport to the court here by 4pm on Oct 27 upon returning from performing the haj.
The case is set for mention on Nov 3.
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