Politician’s sister accused of misappropriating RM2.42mil belonging to late father

 The 60-year-old is alleged to have withdrawn the money from the deceased's estate without the consent of the other beneficiaries.

The Kuching sessions court granted the accused bail of RM100,000 with two local sureties. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA:

The sister of a Sarawak politician pleaded not guilty in the Kuching sessions court today to a charge of misappropriating RM2.42 million belonging to their late father.

The 60-year-old woman entered her plea after the charge was read to her before judge Iris Awen Jon, Dayak Daily reported.

She was charged under Section 403 of the Penal Code with dishonest misappropriation of property, which provides for six months to five years’ imprisonment, whipping, and a fine upon conviction.

The woman is accused of dishonestly misappropriating RM2.42 million from a savings account belonging to her father at a bank in Kuching on June 10, 2024.

The funds were allegedly withdrawn without the consent of the family or other beneficiaries, and are believed to form part of the deceased’s estate, intended for distribution among the lawful heirs.

The court granted the accused bail of RM100,000 with two local sureties and fixed Sept 28 for case management.

The woman was represented by lawyers Roger Chin and Lim Heng Choo, while deputy public prosecutor Chuah Kai Sheng appeared for the prosecution. - FMT