Bernama reported that Norhafiza Abbas, 32, faces four counts of receiving proceeds from unlawful activities, amounting to RM1,288,823.50, through a Maybank Islamic Bhd account belonging to Abbas Family Enterprise.

She is also charged with receiving RM23,500 in proceeds from unlawful activities through her Maybank account.

The money was allegedly received from a Maybank Islamic account and a Public Islamic Bank Bhd account belonging to Zerina Collection between May 20, 2023, and July 18, 2023, in Tawau.

The charges, framed under Section 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, are punishable under Section 4(1) of the law.

Norhafiza faces imprisonment of up to 15 years, a fine of not less than five times the value of the illegal proceeds or RM5 million, whichever is higher, upon conviction.

Judge Ahmad Faizadh Yahaya allowed Norhafiza bail of RM5,000 with one surety for each charge and set Dec 2 for mention.

The prosecution was conducted by deputy public prosecutor Megat Mahathir Megat Tharih Afendi, while Norhafiza was unrepresented.