Judge Kamarudin Kamsun imposed the sentence after concluding that the defence had failed to raise a reasonable doubt in the case of Noor Amin, 51, who is facing three counts of cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code.

“The prosecution has succeeded in proving the case beyond reasonable doubt. Therefore, the accused is found guilty and convicted of the charges against him,” the judge said.

The court handed down a three-year term for the first charge, and a four-year term for the second and third charges, to be served concurrently, commencing today.

However, the court allowed the request by Noor’s lawyer Haniff Khatri Abdulla to stay the sentence pending appeal, with his bail increased from RM50,000 to RM80,000.

Earlier, deputy public prosecutor Aiman Azahan requested for an appropriate sentence, considering the seriousness of the offence, which involved significant financial losses.

Meanwhile, Haniff sought a fine as punishment, stating that Noor was supporting his family and was being treated for a tumour.

Noor was accused of defrauding Aiman Dazuki, 34, the legal manager of Jakel Trading, by persuading him to invest in the shares of a fictitious company, resulting in Jakel Trading transferring RM400,000 to the said company.

The offences were committed at the Jakel shopping centre on Jalan Munshi Abdullah, Dang Wangi here, between April 15 and June 12, 2019.

On Nov 8, 2023, Noor was ordered to defend himself against the three charges.