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The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Woman faces psychiatric evaluation over fake royal marriage TikTok post
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court has ordered a 43-year-old masseuse to undergo psychiatric evaluation after she allegedly posted a fake marriage certificate involving herself and a royal family member on TikTok. Judge Norma Ismail granted the prosecution's request for Persana Avril Sollunda to be observed for one month at Hospital Bahagia in Tanjong Rambutan, Perak. Deputy public prosecutor Ravendejit Kaur sought the evaluation to obtain a psychiatric report before proceeding with the case. The accused's lawyer, Mehgalaa Rajendran, did not oppose the application. The court set August 19 for the next mention. Persana Avril was charged under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for uploading a video on TikTok via the account ' The post, made on February 25, displayed a fabricated marriage certificate between a royal and Crown Princess Ratu Shana. The offence carries a maximum penalty of RM500,000 in fines, up to two years' imprisonment, or both. An additional RM5,000 fine may apply for each day the offence persists post-conviction. - Bernama
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Malay Mail
Masseuse who posted fake royal marriage certificate to be evaluated at Hospital Bahagia
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The Sessions Court here has ordered a masseuse, charged with uploading a video and picture of a fake marriage certificate involving herself and a royal family member in February, to undergo a one-month psychiatric observation at Hospital Bahagia, Tanjong Rambutan, Perak. Judge Norma Ismail made the order following a request by deputy public prosecutor Ravendejit Kaur to obtain a psychiatric report on the accused, Persana Avril Sollunda, 43, before the case proceeds to the next stage. The accused's counsel Mehgalaa Rajendran did not object to the application. 'The court allows the accused to undergo treatment for one month starting today and obtain a full psychiatric report,' said Norma, who also fixed Aug 19 for mention of the case. Persana Avril was charged with making and sending a fake video on the TikTok application through the account ' showing a fake marriage certificate between a royal and Crown Princess Ratu Shana with the intention of hurting others last Feb 25. The post was read at the Cyber Crime and Multimedia Investigation Division, Commercial Crime Investigation Department, Bukit Aman police headquarters, Menara KPJ here at 10 am last Feb 26. The charge, framed under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 [Act 588] and punishable under Section 233(3) of the same Act, carries a maximum fine of RM500,000 or imprisonment for up to two years, or both, upon conviction. The offender may also be fined RM5,000 for each day the offence continues after conviction. — Bernama
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Masseuse accused of faking royal marriage certificate to undergo psychiatric evaluation
KUALA LUMPUR: A masseuse accused of falsifying a marriage certificate involving herself and a member of a royal family was today ordered to undergo psychiatric evaluation at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta in Perak. Sessions Court judge Norma Ismail granted the application by deputy public prosecutor Ravendejit Kaur for a mental health assessment on Persana Avril Solunda, 43, before the case proceeds further. The court fixed Aug 19 for the submission of the psychiatric report. Persana's lawyer, Mehgalaa Rajendran, did not object to the application. Following the conclusion of proceedings, Persana was immediately sent to the hospital. Last month, Persana, who had an arrest warrant issued against her for skipping court, was arrested by Bukit Aman's Classified Crimes Investigation Unit at her workplace in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. According to the charge, she used a TikTok account under the handle " to create and upload a video containing a doctored image of a false marriage certificate involving a member of the royal family and Crown Princess Ratu Shana. She allegedly committed the offence on Feb 25 with the intent to annoy others. The post was accessed at about 10am on Feb 26 at the Cyber Crime and Multimedia Investigation Division of Bukit Aman's Commercial Crime Investigation Department, located at Menara KPJ in Wangsa Maju. The charge is framed under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, punishable under Section 233(3), which provides for a maximum fine of RM500,000 or imprisonment for up to two years, or both, upon conviction. The law also provides for an additional fine of RM5,000 for each day the offence continues after conviction.
The Sun
30-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Ex-investment banker jailed 2 years, fined RM1m for securities fraud
KUALA LUMPUR: A former investment banker was sentenced to two years in jail and fined RM1 million by the Sessions Court today for securities fraud offences involving RM201,000. Judge Norma Ismail delivered the sentence to Ruwan Amaresh Shaun Ponniah, 36, who previously worked as an associate director of Debt Capital Markets at a local investment bank. He pleaded guilty to one charge under Section 179(b) of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA). The court also ordered him to serve an additional six months in prison if he fails to pay the fine. His jail term will be backdated to his arrest date on Sept 18 last year. The Securities Commission (SC) stated that the court considered nine other similar charges under Section 171A of the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC). 'Ruwan Amaresh falsely represented to seven investors that their money would be invested in shares listed on Malaysian and foreign stock exchanges. Instead, he used the funds for other purposes without their knowledge,' the SC said. Additionally, he received another two-year jail term after pleading guilty to a charge under Section 58(1) of the CMSA for operating an unlicensed fund management business. This sentence will run concurrently with the first. Ruwan Amaresh's guilty plea followed his application for a plea bargain under Section 172C of the CPC. 'He was first arrested and charged by the SC in Sept 2024, initially claiming trial to all charges. Bail was set at RM210,000 with one surety. 'On Feb 5, 2025, his bail was reduced to RM105,000 after a High Court application, but he failed to post bail and remains in Sungai Buloh prison,' the SC added.
The Sun
26-06-2025
- The Sun
Former pay TV employee with 743 data tampering charges sent to psychiatric hospital
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court today ordered a former pay television employee accused of tampering with 743 client accounts to undergo a month-long psychiatric observation at Hospital Bahagia Tanjong Rambutan in Perak. Judge Norma Ismail issued the order after the accused, Nora Idayu Jaafar, 48, was suspected of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Her lawyer, Daniel Annamalai, presented a clinic letter dated June 6 recommending psychiatric assessment. 'The accused must report to Hospital Bahagia on June 30 for observation. The case will be mentioned again on July 29,' said Judge Norma. Deputy Public Prosecutor Rohaiza Abd Rahman represented the prosecution. During today's hearing, the court spent nearly two hours reading 132 of the 743 charges. Nora Idayu had previously fainted in court on June 4 after the 30th charge was read. She collapsed shortly after pleading not guilty, prompting a pause in proceedings as medical personnel attended to her. Nora, who worked in the commercial support unit, allegedly converted regular client accounts to corporate accounts without authorization at Astro's Menara Icon office in Jalan Tun Razak in 2014. The charges fall under Section 5(1) of the Computer Crimes Act 1997, carrying a maximum penalty of RM100,000 fine, seven years' jail, or both.
