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The Star
08-07-2025
- The Star
Salesman charged with cheating in RM5.1mil glove deal
KUALA LUMPUR: A salesman pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here Tuesday (July 8) to fraud involving the sale and purchase of gloves totalling RM5.1mil, five years ago. P. Dinesh, 36, together with the director of Aspen Broadway Sdn Bhd, who has been charged with the offence, was alleged to have deceived an individual into believing that 150,000 boxes of Hartalega brand COATS nitrile examination gloves were already in stock at Hartalega Sdn Bhd's warehouse. On the belief that the gloves were already at the warehouse, the victim transferred RM5.1mil through a law firm into a bank account belonging to another law firm that Aspen Broadway had appointed as the company's lawyer. The gloves were supposedly for sale and delivered by Aspen Broadway to another company, but they actually did not exist. ALSO READ: Company director claims trial in RM5.1mil fraud, money laundering case The offence was allegedly committed at a condominium in Jalan Tun Ismail near here on Nov 9, 2020. The charge was framed under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating, which provides for a maximum prison sentence of 10 years or whipping and a fine, if convicted. Judge Azrul Darus allowed Dinesh bail of RM100,000 with one surety and also ordered him to surrender his passport to the court and to report to a nearby police station once a month. The court also set July 28 for mention. On Feb 10, Aspen Broadway Sdn Bhd company director R. Gopinatan Pillai was charged with one count of fraud and seven counts of money laundering involving the sale and purchase of gloves. – Bernama
The Sun
08-07-2025
- The Sun
Salesman pleads not guilty to RM5.1m glove fraud in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR: A salesman has denied allegations of cheating in a RM5.1 million glove sale fraud case dating back five years. P. Dinesh, 36, was charged alongside the director of Aspen Broadway Sdn Bhd for deceiving a buyer into believing 150,000 boxes of Hartalega gloves were available in stock. The victim transferred RM5.1 million through a law firm after being told the gloves were stored at Hartalega's warehouse. However, the stock never existed. The transaction was processed via a bank account linked to a law firm appointed by Aspen Broadway. The alleged offence took place at a condominium in Jalan Tun Ismail on November 9, 2020. Dinesh was charged under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years' jail, whipping, or a fine if convicted. Sessions Court Judge Azrul Darus granted Dinesh bail at RM100,000 with one surety. He must surrender his passport and report monthly to the police. The next mention is set for July 28. Deputy Public Prosecutor Chow Siang Kong led the prosecution, while lawyer Mohd Akmal Mohd Taufik represented Dinesh. Earlier this year, Aspen Broadway's director, R. Gopinatan Pillai, faced similar fraud and money laundering charges. - Bernama
New Straits Times
08-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Assistant to company director charged with cheating over RM5.1 million glove deal
KUALA LUMPUR: An assistant to a company director claimed trial at the Sessions Court today (July 7) to a charge of cheating a businesswoman out of RM5.1 million from purported sales of non-existent nitrile examination gloves five years ago. P. Dinesh, 36, entered his plea after the charge was read out to him before judge Azrul Darus. He was accused of committing the offence with company director R. Gopinathan Pillai, who had been charged at another Sessions Court in February. The victim, who owns Atlas Holdings, was allegedly deceived by Dinesh into believing that 150,000 boxes of Coats Nitrile Examination Gloves under the Hartalega brand were stored at the Hartalega Sdn Bhd warehouse, ready for sale and delivery by Gopinathan's company, Aspen Broadway. However, the gloves did not exist, and he allegedly induced the victim to transfer RM5.1 million through a law firm to a bank account of another law firm appointed by Aspen Broadway — a transaction the victim would not have made had he known he was being deceived. The offence allegedly occurred at about 11am at a condominium in Jalan Tun Ismail on Nov 9, 2020. The offence under Section 420 of the Penal Code read with Section 34 carries a jail term of not less than one year and not exceeding 10 years, whipping and a fine upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Chow Siang Kong proposed a RM500,000 bail with two sureties bail. He also applied for the accused to surrender his passport to the court and report to the police station monthly as additional conditions. However, lawyer Mohd Akmal Mohd Taufik argued for a lower bail, describing the prosecution's suggested sum as excessive and punitive. He said his client, who earns RM1,500 as a salesman, was supporting his wife, a school-going child and a sickly mother. "My client has been cooperative throughout the investigation. He has also promised to attend all court proceedings," he said. The judge granted bail at RM100,000 with one surety and allowed the additional conditions. July 28 was set for document submission. In February this year, Gopinathan, a company director, claimed trial to one charge of cheating and seven counts of money laundering involving RM5.1 million in connection with the purported sale of non-existent nitrile examination gloves five years ago. The 60-year-old was granted a RM280,000 bail with two sureties.
The Hindu
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Traffic congestion on ghat road as tourists throng Yercaud for summer festival
Yercaud is witnessing a massive influx of tourists for the 48th Yercaud Summer Festival and Flower Show that was inaugurated on Friday. The much-awaited summer festival is drawing visitors from across the State, who arrived through the ghat Road in the Shevaroyan Hills. Popular attractions such as Anna Park, the venue for the flower and fruit show, the boat house, Pagoda Point, Gent's Seat, Lady's Seat, Rose Garden, Botanical Garden, Deer Park, and Shevaroyan Temple saw high footfall throughout the day. Hotels, eateries, and stalls selling snacks, tea, and ice creams did brisk business. As part of the festival, the Department of Animal Husbandry organised a dog show at the open auditorium, which received an enthusiastic response. The Department of Tourism hosted a semi-classical dance performance, while local dance and cultural programmes captured the attention of tourists. P. Dinesh, a visitor from Erode, said the misty and cool climate, accompanied by occasional drizzles, kept drawing tourists throughout the day. Local businesses reported a surge in activity. However, the increase in the number of visitors led to heavy traffic congestion along the ghat road, with vehicles lined up for many kilometres, disrupting many travel plans. Also, indiscriminate parking near the boat house affected movement of vehicles. Several visitors also complained about inadequate parking facilities and called for more police personnel to be deployed to manage traffic effectively. Officials announced that a boat race would be held on Monday, and a cricket match for media personnel was scheduled for Tuesday. Dramas, cultural shows, and dance performances would continue daily till May 29, the final day of the festival.
