Charged over fake gold scheme


Facing justice: Siti Hajartul Haini (centre) being escorted by police officers at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: A woman has pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here to cheating a government pensioner of more than RM20,000 in a non-existent “Paddy Jewellery” gold investment.

Siti Hajartul Haini Abd Hamid, 37, made the plea before Magistrate S. Mageswary yesterday.

She was charged with cheating Mohd Zaid Ibrahim, 50, by deceiving him into investing in the “Paddy Jewellery” scheme.

This prompted him to hand over RM26,750 through a CIMB Bank account to Pawana Sweet, a company owned by the woman, which he would not have done if he knew the investment did not exist.

The offence was allegedly committed at a bank in Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Dang Wangi here at 12.20pm on May 2, reported Bernama.

The charge, framed under Section 420 of the Penal Code, provides imprisonment for up to 10 years with whipping and is liable to a fine if convicted.

The magistrate allowed Siti Hajartul Haini bail of RM3,000 with one surety and set Dec 20 for mention to appoint a lawyer.

The prosecution was conducted by deputy public prosecutor Muhammad Zul Hilmi Latif, while the accused was unrepresented.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Home Ministry finalises app for Singapore entry and exit via QR code
Number of trainers at UPNM to be increased to stem bullying, says Mohamed Khaled
Sibu on pathway to becoming tourist-friendly destination, says state deputy minister
GISB CEO's teachings are deviant, says MKI
Sarawak needs to reach 25% self-sufficiency for beef and mutton by 2030
More than 500 students, lecturers energise Hawana 2024 northern zone campus tour
Peruvian president to visit Malaysia end of next year, says PM Anwar
Siti Nurhaliza honoured with National Arts Award in Kuala Lumpur
RM150,000 to treat one patient warded for 12 days due to vaping injury, says Dr Dzul
Bullying at UPNM, FashionValet investment failure among focus of Parliament today

Others Also Read