Alif Teega with his wife Aisyah Hijanah
KUALA LUMPUR: Social media influencer Aliff Teega has claimed trial at the Sessions Court here over two charges of misappropriating RM63,605.48 in funds meant for religious charity programmes.
Aliff, or his full name Mohd Hazalif Mohd Hazani, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out before Sessions Court judge Azura Alwi here on Friday (Sept 20).
"Saya mohon dibicarakan (I claim trial)," said the 30-year-old.
According to the first charge, Aliff was accused of dishonestly misappropriating RM36,047.35 - which was meant for donations to fund breaking fast programmes in Mecca, Syria and Palestine - at CIMB Bank, KL Gateway, here on April 26.
For the second charge sheet, Aliff allegedly misappropriated RM27,558.13, meant for 'Jom! Sertai Infaq Daging Qurban' programme, at the same bank on June 15.
He was charged under Section 403 of the Penal Code which carries imprisonment between four months to five years, whipping and fine, if convicted.
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