Laundering RM700k: Immigration officer charged with transferring money to mum

New Straits Times

24-07-2025

KUALA LUMPUR: A senior deputy assistant director with the Immigration Department was today slapped with another money laundering charge involving RM718,710 at the Sessions Court, bringing the total number of charges against him to six.
Nas Suffian Nasrun, 41, had earlier claimed trial on Tuesday at the Shah Alam Sessions Court to five similar charges involving RM933,295 allegedly committed between 2022 and last year.
He is accused of being involved in online transactions transferring illicit funds from a special pass agent's bank account into his own. He also allegedly received and redirected money through multiple transactions into accounts belonging to an accomplice — also an immigration officer — his mother, and a company.
Appearing before Judge Rosli Ahmad in a black shirt, Nas Suffian appeared composed as he pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out.
"I understand (the charge). I plead not guilty," he said, as his father and sister looked on from the public gallery.
He is alleged to have conducted 64 online transactions involving RM718,710 — proceeds from unlawful activities — transferring the funds into a company account at a bank in Pandan Indah between July 26, 2022 and June 9, 2023.
The charge is framed under Section 4(1)(a) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act. Upon conviction, it carries a prison sentence of up to 15 years and a fine of no less than five times the value of the illicit proceeds or RM5 million — whichever is higher.
Deputy public prosecutor Aznika Mohd Anas requested bail be set at RM300,000 with one surety.
She informed the court that the Shah Alam Sessions Court had previously granted RM100,000 bail, impounded Nas Suffian's passport, and required him to report monthly to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
"I request that a separate bail be imposed in this court, with the same conditions applied," she said, also applying for the case to be transferred to Shah Alam as it involved the same witnesses.
Defence lawyer Muhammad Zaim Rosli appealed for bail to be set at RM10,000, citing the existing bail amount and his client's cooperation.
"He has cooperated fully and never attempted to flee. His father and sister are prepared to post bail.
"If the amount is too high, they may not be able to afford it, and he risks being remanded.
"He also faces possible suspension from work following this latest charge," he said.
In response, Aznika urged for a higher bail, stressing the substantial amount involved.
"The RM10,000 requested is negligible compared to the total funds in question. A higher amount is necessary to ensure his presence in court," she said.
After hearing both sides, Judge Rosli set bail at RM100,000 with one surety and ruled that the previous additional conditions would also apply.
He approved the prosecution's request to transfer the case to the Shah Alam Sessions Court, where mention has been set for Sept 12.