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Borneo Post
20-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Man arrested for unauthorised RM100,000 transfer from family members' accounts in Tuaran
Noraidin TUARAN (May 20): A man was arrested by the Tuaran District Police Commercial Crime Investigation Division when he was found involved in an unauthorised financial transaction involving two of his family members. Tuaran District Police Chief Superintendent Noraidin Ag Maidin said the suspect, a 34-year-old local, was arrested around 6.30pm on May 16 following a complaint from the victims. 'Investigations found that on November 20, 2024, the suspect transferred RM100,000 from his in-law's bank account into his mother's bank account without their knowledge or consent. 'The suspect then withdrew the money using his mother's ATM card which was in his possession without his mother's consent,' said Noraidin. The suspect was charged at the Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court under Section 424C(2) of the Penal Code, for unlawful use of another person's payment instrument or account at a financial institution. The sentence carries a jail term of not less than three years and not exceeding 10 years or a fine of not less than ten thousand ringgit but not exceeding one million ringgit, or both. Noraidin said the suspect is the first individual in Sabah to be charged under this section after it was introduced through an amendment Act 574 and approved by the Malaysian Parliament in July 2024, and came into effect on October 30, 2024. 'Section 424C(2) provides for punishment for individuals involved in transactions using payment instruments or accounts belonging to others at financial institutions without permission. This measure was taken in response to the increase in cases of online fraud and misuse of bank accounts, including cases of mule account holders. 'Police view such cases seriously including any form of misuse of accounts and financial payment instruments, whether involving outside parties or family members. 'Offences such as this are not only illegal, but also undermine trust in family and financial institutions,' he said. Noraidin advised the public to keep their bank information and bank cards safe and never allow third parties to access their bank accounts, including family members or close friends. 'File a police report immediately if there is suspicious or unauthorized transaction for further action,' he said.
Daily Express
20-05-2025
- Daily Express
Tuaran man charged for unauthorized transfer of brother-in-law's money to mother's account
Published on: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 20, 2025 By: R Gonzales Text Size: TUARAN: A 34-year-old man was charged today at Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court for transferring RM10,000 belonging to his brother-in-law to his mother's bank account without consent. Tuaran District Police Chief Superintendent Noraidin Ag Maidin said the suspect was arrested by the Commercial Crime Investigation Division last Friday at 6:30 pm. Investigations revealed the transfer was made on November 20, 2024, without the knowledge or approval of both parties. The suspect later withdrew the funds using his mother's ATM card without permission. The case is being investigated under Section 424C(2) of the Penal Code, which carries a prison sentence of 3 to 10 years, a fine between RM10,000 and RM150,000, or both. Supt. Noraidin emphasised the seriousness of financial instrument abuse, urging the public to safeguard banking details and immediately report any suspicious or unauthorised transactions. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- New Straits Times
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."
