TUARAN: A 34-year-old man was charged today at Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court for transferring RM10,000 belonging to his brother-in-law to his mother’s bank account without consent.
Tuaran District Police Chief Superintendent Noraidin Ag Maidin said the suspect was arrested by the Commercial Crime Investigation Division last Friday at 6:30 pm.
Investigations revealed the transfer was made on November 20, 2024, without the knowledge or approval of both parties. The suspect later withdrew the funds using his mother’s ATM card without permission.
The case is being investigated under Section 424C(2) of the Penal Code, which carries a prison sentence of 3 to 10 years, a fine between RM10,000 and RM150,000, or both.
Supt. Noraidin emphasised the seriousness of financial instrument abuse, urging the public to safeguard banking details and immediately report any suspicious or unauthorised transactions.