KUALA LUMPUR: A businessman pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here on Friday (Oct 9) to a charge of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM101,679.98 belonging to a property development company two years ago.
Lee Lun Teong, 44, then a director at Menarez Development Sdn Bhd, is accused of transferring the money from the company's account into his personal bank account as a "Director's Fee”, despite not being entitled to the payment.
The offence was allegedly committed at the company's premises in Jalan Residen 3, Desa Parkcity, between Nov 1 and Dec 7, 2024.
The charge was framed under Section 409 of the Penal Code, which provides for imprisonment of between two and 20 years, whipping and a possible fine upon conviction.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Muhammad Zul Hilmi Latiff did not offer bail, arguing that the offence was non-bailable.
"However, should the court wish to exercise its discretion, I request that bail be set at RM30,000 with one surety, together with an additional condition requiring the accused to surrender his passport until the case concludes,” he said.
Defence counsel Wan Shahrizal Wan Ladin, representing Lee, requested bail of RM20,000 without the passport surrender condition, arguing that his client was not a flight risk.
"If bail is granted, I believe a requirement to report to the police station would suffice. He is a businessman and requires his passport for travel,” he said.
Judge Azrul Darus allowed Lee bail of RM20,000 with one surety and ordered him to report to the nearest police station once a month.
The court fixed Dec 9 for mention and submission of documents. - Bernama
