Hazalif Hazani, 30, better known as Alif Teega, pleaded not guilty when the charges were read to him before judge Azura Alwi today.

The charges were framed under Section 403 of the Penal Code for dishonest misappropriation of property, punishable with imprisonment of not less than six months but not exceeding five years, whipping, and a fine upon conviction.

On the first charge, he is accused of misappropriating cash amounting to RM36,047.35 intended to be donations for iftar meals in Syria, Palestine as well as Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

He is alleged to have committed the offence at the CIMB Bank branch at KL Gateway Mall 2, Kuala Lumpur, on April 26.

On the second charge, Hazalif is accused of misappropriating cash amounting to RM27,558.13 intended to be a donation for qurban meat.

He is alleged to have committed the offence at the same bank branch on June 15.

Deputy public prosecutor Farah Yasmin Salleh appeared for the prosecution while Hazalif was represented by Shahrullah Khan.

The court fixed bail at RM50,000 and ordered for Hazalif to surrender his passport and report to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s office every month until the conclusion of the case.

It also fixed Oct 21 for re-mention of the case.