GEORGE TOWN – A lawyer today pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here to criminal breach of trust involving more than RM1 million belonging to a company, in relation to a land purchase eight years ago.
Zainal Fikri Ahmad, 57, entered his plea before judge Norsalha Hamzah.
According to the charge sheet, Zainal Fikri, as an agent of legal firm Messrs Zainal & Badrol, which was entrusted with RM1,370,865.18 that was part of the sum for the purchase of land belonging to JKP Sdn Bhd, allegedly used the money for his personal interests and advantage.
He was charged with committing the offence between January 8 and November 22, 2013.
The charge, under Section 409 of the Penal Code, provides for a jail term of up to 20 years, whipping and a fine upon conviction.
The court allowed Zainal Fikri bail at RM20,000 with one surety, and set March 3 for mention.
The prosecution was conducted by deputy public prosecutor Mohammad Syafiq Nasrullah Salem Ali, while the accused was unrepresented. – Bernama, January 15, 2021
