The charge, under Section 420 of the Penal Code with potential penalties outlined in Section 120B (2) carries a jail term of up to six months or fine, or both, on conviction.
SANDAKAN: Two men pleaded not guilty to charges related to an online fraud scheme.
The accused, Juma, a foreigner, and Azlan Sarpin, 25, a local, appeared before Magistrate Yong Ching Hong to enter their pleas.
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The allegations state that on March 30 at approximately 10.30am, the pair conspired in a restaurant at Mile 6 to conduct fraudulent activities online.
They allegedly used bank accounts to receive and transfer illegally obtained funds, enticing account owners with monetary offers.
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The charge, under Section 420 of the Penal Code with potential penalties outlined in Section 120B (2) carries a jail term of up to six months or fine, or both, on conviction.
The court set Oct 7 for mention.
Azlan was represented by a lawyer while Juma was unrepresented.
Inspector Nooraznie Bolalan prosecuted.
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