KUALA LUMPUR: A former accountant of a clothing company pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here on Monday (Dec 16) to committing criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving more than RM200,000 in the company's funds last year.
Siti Nur Aisyah Ismail, 33, was charged with committing the offence by transferring RM206,222.24 in the company's sales into her bank account for personal use at a premises in Jalan Chempenai, Bukit Damansara here between Jan 19, 2023, and March 12, 2024.
The woman was charged under Section 408 of the Penal Code which provides imprisonment for up to 14 years with whipping and can be fined if convicted.
Judge Mohd Kafli Che Ali allowed the accused bail of RM15,000 with one surety. She was also ordered to report herself to a nearby police station once a month and surrender her passport to the court.
The court set Jan 16 for mention.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Atiqa Nazihah Azmi appeared for the prosecution, while lawyer Mariana Osman represented Siti Nur Aisyah. - Bernama
