KUALA LUMPUR: A delivery man pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate's Court here Thursday (May 28) to a charge of intimidating a hair salon assistant last week.
A. Vinodvarma, 36, is accused of criminal intimidation against Ashha Begum, 24, at Taman Bamboo in Sentul at 6.20pm on May 22.
He was charged under Section 506 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum prison sentence of two years, or a fine, or both, upon conviction.
Deputy public prosecutor Amritpreet Kaur Randhawa did not offer bail as the offence falls under the non-bailable category.
However, Vinodvarma's lawyer Erickka Farrise Amir sought bail, saying that her client is the family's breadwinner and poses no flight risk.
"My client is single and cares for his elderly and infirm parents. Therefore, I request that bail be granted," she said.
Magistrate Farah Nabihah Muhammad Dan then set bail at RM4,000 with two sureties, and ordered Vinodvarma to report to the nearest police station once a month.
The accused was also ordered not to interfere with prosecution witnesses or the victim until the case is concluded. Case mention was set for June 30. – Bernama
