KOTA KINABALU: A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Tuaran for allegedly transferring RM10,000 from his sibling-in-law’s bank account without permission before withdrawing the funds using his mother’s ATM card.
Tuaran OCPD Supt Noraidin Ag. Maidin said the man was detained on May 16 following a report lodged by the victim.
“Investigations revealed that on Nov 20 last year, the suspect transferred RM10,000 from his sibling-in-law’s account into his mother’s bank account without either party’s knowledge or consent,” he said in a statement Tuesday (May 20).
He added that the suspect then withdrew the money using his mother’s ATM card, again without her permission.
The suspect has been charged under Section 424C(2) of the Penal Code at the Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court for the unauthorised use of another person’s banking instrument or account.
If convicted, the offence is punishable with imprisonment of between three and 10 years, or a fine of up to RM10,000, or both.
Supt Noraidin advised the public to keep their bank cards and financial information safe.
“Do not allow any party, including family members, to access your bank account without proper authorisation,” he said.
He also urged the public to lodge a police report immediately if they encounter any suspicious or unauthorised financial transactions.
