Azlan Johar, who previously served under the Prime Minister’s Department, was accused of dishonestly handing over the sum to his elder brother for the latter’s personal use.

The alleged offence took place at Jalan Medan PB 2A, Seksyen 9 in Bandar Baru Bangi.

The charge was framed under Section 403 of the Penal Code, which provides between six months and five years in jail, a fine, and possible whipping, if found guilty.

Judge Awang Kerisnada Awang Mahmud granted Azlan bail of RM25,000 with one surety and ordered him to surrender his passport until the case is resolved.

Case management is scheduled for July 23.

Separately, in the same court, a managing director for an umrah tour firm also pleaded not guilty to a similar charge involving RM128,399.19 belonging to another travel company.

Anas Naem allegedly committed the offence at the Affin Islamic Bank branch in Jalan Elektron U16/J, Seksyen U16 here. He was also charged under Section 403.

The court granted him bail of RM25,000 with two sureties and ordered him to surrender his passport. His case management is fixed for June 25.

Deputy public prosecutor Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin appeared for the prosecution, while Azlan and Anas were represented by lawyers Zainal Omar and Kausar Khairi, respectively.