GEORGE TOWN: An Indonesian mother and her daughter were charged with carrying out illegal money-changing business three years ago.
Ng Siang Tjhoen, 58, and Vera Theresa, 31, claimed trial to the charges under the Money Services Business Act 2011.
They allegedly committed the offences at PT Spring Island Agency Sdn Bhd in Macalister Road at around 11.30am on May 10, 2013.
The charges carry a fine of not more than RM5mil or jail of not more than 10 years or both, upon conviction.
Both the accused, represented by lawyers Low Meng Chua and Moke Yee Yow, were granted a RM30,000 bail each in one local surety.
They were also ordered to surrender their passports until the case is over.
Anthony Kularaj and Wan Nur Atiqah from Bank Negara appeared for the prosecution.
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