Geologist fined RM32,000 for smuggling gold from Tawau mine to Pahang


KOTA KINABALU: A geologist was fined RM32,000 after pleading guilty to four counts of illegally transporting gold concentrate residues for sale to a goldsmith in Raub, Pahang.

Edwin James, 36, entered the plea after charges framed under Regulation 6 (1) (c) of the Mineral Development (Licensing) Regulations 2016 were read to him before Magistrate Lovely Natasha Charles here on Thursday (March 28).

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