PASIR MAS: Two mechanics were arraigned in the Sessions Court here on Monday (Feb 16) on charges of smuggling three Chinese nationals and a Myanmar national last week.
The accused, Mohd Fairul Mu'min Abd Rahim, 45, and Mohd Azman Ismail, 40, were charged before Judge Zulkpli Abdullah, reported Sinar Harian.
No plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court.
According to the charge, they are accused of jointly smuggling the four men, aged 20 to 27, in Lorong Kampung Kok Serai, Kampung Tujuh, Tumpat, at 5.05pm on Jan 21.
The offence is framed under Section 26A of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007, punishable under the same section, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code.
If convicted, the accused face up to 20 years in prison, a fine, or both.
In addition, all conveyances, movable property, record books, reports or documents seized in connection with the case may be forfeited in accordance with Section 36(1) of the same Act.
The prosecution was conducted by Deputy Public Prosecutor Siti Aisyha Nailah Harizan, while both accused were unrepresented.
The court fixed April 9 for mention of the case, pending its transfer to the Kota Bharu High Court.
No bail was granted as the offence is non-bailable.
