40 months’ jail, whipping for fraud

KUCHING: A 39-year-old man was sentenced to 40 months in jail and six strokes of the cane after he pleaded guilty to fraud for the payment of driving class fees on Friday (Sept 25). Sarawak Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) chief Supt Maria Rasid told that the man was charged in the Kuching Magistrate’s Court […]

Man pleads not guilty to RM300k fraud

KUCHING: A real estate agent pleaded not guilty before the Magistrates’ Court here today to fraudulent criminal offence allegedly committed on May 11 involving 32 financial transactions. The 47-year-old man was charged with seven counts under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating which carries a jail term of not less than one year […]

Seven fraud cases of online transactions recorded

MUKAH: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Mukah Branch recorded seven fraud cases of online transactions involving a total loss of RM5,205.89 from January until June 18 this year. Its Mukah branch chief Salihin Den said of the total cases, three had been settled and all the money amounting to RM1,447.89  was […]