KUALA LUMPUR: The former accountant of a clothing company pleaded not guilty in the sessions court here today to committing criminal breach of trust involving more than RM200,000 in company funds last year.
Siti Nur Aisyah Ismail, 33, was charged with committing the offence by transferring RM206,222.24 in company sales into her bank account for personal use in Jalan Chempenai, Bukit Damansara, here between Jan 19, 2023 and March 12, 2024.
She was charged under Section 408 of the Penal Code, which provides for imprisonment of up to 14 years with whipping and a possible fine, upon conviction.
Judge Mohd Kafli Che Ali allowed her bail of RM15,000 with one surety. She was also ordered to report to a nearby police station once a month and to surrender her passport to the court.
The court set Jan 16 for mention.
Deputy public prosecutor Atiqa Nazihah Azmi appeared for the prosecution, while lawyer Mariana Osman represented Siti Nur Aisyah.