Ramasamy claims trial to 17 CBT charges

 The charges are linked to the procurement of a gold-plated Thaipusam chariot and payments for education and medical aid.

Former Penang deputy chief minister II and Penang Hindu Endowments Board chairman P Ramasamy is accused of using PHEB funds between May 2019 and February 2022 without obtaining the board’s formal approval.

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 Former Penang deputy chief minister II P Ramasamy was charged with 17 counts of criminal breach of trust (CBT) today involving Penang Hindu Endowments Board (PHEB) funds during his time at its helm.

Ramasamy, who was the PHEB chairman from 2010 to 2023, is accused of using PHEB funds between May 2019 and February 2022 without obtaining the board’s formal approval.

The charges against the 76-year-old are linked to the procurement of a gold-plated Thaipusam chariot in 2019, and payments for education sponsorships and medical assistance to individuals.

He pleaded not guilty after the charges were read out before judge Zulhazmi Abdullah at the sessions court here.

The charges were framed under Section 409 of the Penal Code, which provides for a maximum jail term of 20 years, whipping, and a fine upon conviction. - FMT

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