KUALA LUMPUR: A housewife has claimed trial at the Sessions Court here to a charge of helping to conceal RM170,000 belonging to a woman.
Jariton Sa'adiah Buhari, 63, was accused of aiding in hiding or transferring RM170,000 belonging to the 48-year-old victim Chia Min Min.
The money was transferred into the accused's bank account between Feb 14, 2024 and March 8, 2024.
The charge under Section 424 of the Penal Code carries a maximum penalty of five years' jail, or a fine, or both, if found guilty.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Atiqa Nazihah Azmi proposed bail of RM20,000 with one surety and for the accused to report to the nearest police station once a month and surrender her passport to the court until the case is concluded.
The woman, who was unrepresented, appealed for a lower bail saying she is an unemployed single mother of four children.
Judge Mohd Kafli Che Ali allowed the accused to be released on bail of RM10,000 with one surety and additional conditions as requested by the prosecution. The court set Feb 5 next year for the case mention. – Bernama
