Man nabbed for fleecing RM10,000 from family
TUARAN: A 34-year-old local man was arrested for cheating two family members through unauthorised financial transactions.
District police chief Superintendent Noraidin Ag Maidin said the man was detained at 6.30pm on Friday after a complaint lodged by a victim.
"Investigations revealed that on Nov 20, last year, the suspect transferred RM10,000 from his brother-in-law's bank account to his mother's bank account without the knowledge or consent of either party.
"He then withdrew the money using his mother's bank card, which was in his possession, without her permission," Noraidin said in a statement.
He added that the suspect has been charged under Section 424C(2) of the Penal Code, which pertains to the direct or indirect unauthorised use of another person's payment instrument or account at a financial institution.
The section provides for a jail term of not less than three years and not more than ten years, a fine of not less than RM10,000 and not more than RM150,000, or both.
"The public is advised to safeguard bank cards and banking information, and to never allow unauthorised access to bank accounts, even by family members or close friends," said Noraidin.
"Lodge a police report immediately if suspicious or unauthorised transactions occur."
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