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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Little Caliphs ex-accountant claims trial to RM216,000 zakat fund CBT charges
SHAH ALAM: A former accountant of early childhood education company Little Caliphs International Sdn Bhd claimed trial to six charges of criminal breach of trust involving over RM200,000 meant for zakat payments. Rafidah Basar, 29, entered her plea before Sessions Court judge Muhamad Anas Mahadzir. On all counts, Rafidah was accused of accepting and transferring RM216,478, which were proceeds from illegal activities, after deceiving a colleague, 36, into believing the monies were for zakat payments for Little Caliphs. The monies were allegedly transferred from the bank accounts of four individuals into Rafidah's at two bank branches, here, between Aug 30, 2023 until March 4 last year. The charges under Section 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds from Unlawful Activities Act carry a jail term not exceeding 15 years and a fine not less than five times the illegal proceeds or RM5 million, whichever is higher. Deputy public prosecutor V. Manjira urged the court to set bail at RM60,000 for all charges and for Rafidah's passport to be impounded. In his bail application, defence lawyer Iqmal Jamal asked that his client be given a RM10,000 bail for all charges. "The accused is helping her mother to sell kuih and earning between RM1,000 and RM2,000. "She is also taking care of her disabled sister and mother," he said. Anas granted Rafidah RM12,000 with two sureties and ordered her not to harass prosecution witnesses. The court set Oct 6 for mention.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Former accountant charged with money laundering involving RM216,478
SHAH ALAM: A former accountant of early childhood education company Little Caliphs International Sdn Bhd was charged in the Shah Alam Sessions Court today with six counts of money laundering involving RM216,478. Rafidah Basar, 29, pleaded not guilty before Judge Muhamad Anas Mahadzir. On the first charge, she is accused of transferring RM162,000 in illegal proceeds from her CIMB Bank account to her Maybank Islamic account after deceiving an individual into believing the money was for the company's zakat payment. She also faces five counts of receiving RM54,478 in criminal proceeds into her Maybank Islamic and CIMB accounts after similarly deceiving the same person. The offences were allegedly committed at CIMB and Maybank Islamic branches in Shah Alam between Aug 30, 2023, and Mar 4, 2024. She was charged under Section 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001. The offence carries a maximum jail term of 15 years and a fine of at least five times the value of the illicit proceeds or RM5 million, whichever is higher, upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor V. Manjira offered bail of RM60,000 for the six charges, with the condition that the accused surrender her passport to the court. Defence counsel Iqmal Jamal sought bail of RM10,000 for all charges, citing that his client earns only RM1,000–RM2,000 a month helping her mother sell local cakes. He also noted her full cooperation during the investigation. The court set bail at RM12,000 with two sureties for all charges, and imposed an order against contacting prosecution witnesses. The case is fixed for mention on Oct 6. - Bernama
Sinar Daily
4 days ago
- Business
- Sinar Daily
Ex-accountant of early childhood company faces money laundering charges
Rafidah Basar, 29, pleaded not guilty before Judge Muhamad Anas Mahadzir. 12 Aug 2025 03:15pm Former accountant of early childhood education company Little Caliphs International Sdn Bhd Rafidah Basar, 29, was charged in the Shah Alam Sessions Court today with six counts of money laundering involving RM216,478. - Photo by Bernama SHAH ALAM - A former accountant of early childhood education company Little Caliphs International Sdn Bhd was charged in the Shah Alam Sessions Court today with six counts of money laundering involving RM216,478. Rafidah Basar, 29, pleaded not guilty before Judge Muhamad Anas Mahadzir. On the first charge, she is accused of transferring RM162,000 in illegal proceeds from her CIMB Bank account to her Maybank Islamic account after deceiving an individual into believing the money was for the company's zakat payment. She also faces five counts of receiving RM54,478 in criminal proceeds into her Maybank Islamic and CIMB accounts after similarly deceiving the same person. The offences were allegedly committed at CIMB and Maybank Islamic branches in Shah Alam between Aug 30, 2023, and Mar 4, 2024. She was charged under Section 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, which carries a maximum jail term of 15 years and a fine of at least five times the value of the illicit proceeds or RM5 million, whichever is higher, upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor V. Manjira offered bail of RM60,000 for the six charges, with the condition that the accused surrender her passport to the court. Defence counsel Iqmal Jamal sought bail of RM10,000 for all charges, citing that his client earns only RM1,000-RM2,000 a month helping her mother sell local cakes and also assists with caring for her disabled sister. He also noted her full cooperation during the investigation. The court set bail at RM12,000 with two sureties for all charges, and imposed an order against contacting prosecution witnesses. The case is fixed for mention on Oct 6. - BERNAMA Little Caliphs International Sdn Bhd More Like This
The Star
4 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Ex-accountant for early childhood education company faces money laundering charges
SHAH ALAM: A former accountant of an early childhood education company Little Caliphs International Sdn Bhd was charged in the Shah Alam Sessions Court on Tuesday (Aug 12) with six counts of money laundering involving RM216,478. Rafidah Basar, 29, pleaded not guilty before Judge Muhamad Anas Mahadzir. On the first charge, she is accused of transferring RM162,000 in illegal proceeds from her CIMB Bank account to her Maybank Islamic account after deceiving an individual into believing the money was for the company's zakat payment. She also faces five counts of receiving RM54,478 in criminal proceeds into her Maybank Islamic and CIMB accounts after similarly deceiving the same person. The offences were allegedly committed at CIMB and Maybank Islamic branches in Shah Alam between Aug 30, 2023, and Mar 4, 2024. She was charged under Section 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, which carries a maximum jail term of 15 years and a fine of at least five times the value of the illicit proceeds or RM5mil, whichever is higher, upon conviction. Deputy Public Prosecutor V. Manjira offered bail of RM60,000 for the six charges, with the condition that the accused surrender her passport to the court. Defence counsel Iqmal Jamal sought bail of RM10,000 for all charges, citing that his client earns only RM1,000-RM2,000 a month helping her mother sell local cakes and also assists with caring for her disabled sister. He also noted her full cooperation during the investigation. The court set bail at RM12,000 with two sureties for all charges, and imposed an order against contacting prosecution witnesses. The case is fixed for mention on Oct 6. - Bernama
