09-07-2025
Used fake licence plate to avoid repossession, security guard fined RM5,000
TAWAU: A security guard who used a fake licence plate to avoid having his car repossessed by the bank due to eight months of overdue loan repayment was fined RM5,000 or sentenced to two months' jail by the magistrate's court here today (July 9).
Azman Mangola, 36, was handed down the sentence after pleading guilty to committing the offence before Magistrate Don Stiwin Malanjum.
He admitted to committing the offence at Jalan Masjid at about 9.40am on June 26 last year.
In addition to displaying a false registration number, Azman also pleaded guilty to two other charges namely driving without a licence and driving an uninsured vehicle.
For the offence of using a false licence plate, Azman was fined RM5,000, in default of two months' jail.
He was also sentenced to two months' jail for driving without a licence, and fined RM500 or one month's jail for driving without valid insurance.
Additionally, the court disqualified him from obtaining a driving licence for 12 months from the date of conviction.
Prosecuting officer Assistant Superintendent Joan Lee prosecuted while Azman was unrepresented.
In mitigation, Azman pleaded for leniency, citing his low monthly income of RM1,500 and that he is supporting a wife, a child, and elderly parents with health issues.
"I admit my guilt.
"I did it to avoid the bank repossessing the car after falling behind on payments for eight months," he said.
However, Joan Lee urged the court to impose a heavier sentence, åhighlighting public interest and the fact that the accused is a repeat traffic offender with 14 summonses, including unresolved repeat violations.
