MIRI (Sept 27) – A 24-year-old man from Lambir has pleaded not guilty to 34 charges related to misappropriating RM349,200 from RM10 million that was accidentally credited to his bank account.
Andrian Pahang Gau, an unemployed individual, claimed trial in the Magistrates’ Court yesterday under Section 403 of the Penal Code. The section stipulates that anyone who dishonestly misappropriates or converts property for personal use can face imprisonment between six months to five years, caning, and a possible fine.
According to court records, Andrian allegedly transferred funds 16 times from his Hong Leong Bank Bhd savings account to several other individuals’ accounts and withdrew a total of RM349,200. These offenses are said to have occurred between 10.34am on Aug 12 and 11.50am on Aug 14, 2024, following the mistaken deposit by Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN).
Magistrate Sandy Yvette Freddy granted Andrian a cash bail of RM22,500 with a local guarantor, and the case is set for management on Oct 24.
The prosecution was led by Insp Mudzilawati Abdul Rahman and ASP Mary Ong, while Andrian was represented by lawyer Firdaus Morshidi.