IPOH: Twelve people have pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy to cheat by offering nonexistent loans online.
They were jointly charged under Section 120B of the Penal Code, read together with Section 417, before Magistrate Noor Azreen Liyana Mohd Darus here on Friday (Oct 24).
The accused are K. Logarooban, M. Sayindeep, Muhammad Iskandar Ibrahim, Mohamad Yunus Syahril, Salman Farisi, Khairul Akhbar, Nur Hasmirah Halim, Nurain Ariesya Abdullah, Nur Sofea Zara Muhammad Khairuddin Kasau, Nurul Ain' Aishah Azman, Enjeley Juen and K. Yogarani.
They were accused of committing the offence at a house in Taman Pengkalan Tiara at 7.15pm on Oct 17.
When pleading for lower bail pending sentencing, lawyer MN Loh said all the accused have been remanded since Oct 17 and had cooperated with the police.
"Bail is only to ensure their attendance in court and should not be excessive.
"We request an amount they can afford, at about RM3,000," she said.
Noor Azreen Liyana then set bail at RM3,000 for each accused.
Salman and Khairul Akhbar, who are Indonesians, required two sureties who must be Malaysian citizens over 18 years old.
"Their passports are to be surrendered to the court.
"They are also required to report to the nearest police station once a week until the case is complete," the Magistrate said, setting Dec 19 for sentencing.
Prosecuting officer Insp Zahira Musa prosecuted.
