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New Straits Times
24-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Laundering RM700k: Immigration officer charged with transferring money to mum
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.
New Straits Times
23-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Immigration officer out on bail to face more charges tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: An Immigration Department senior deputy assistant director who claimed trial yesterday to laundering nearly RM1 million will face additional charges tomorrow. Nas Suffian Nasrun, 41, is currently out on a RM100,000 bail after he was slapped with five charges of money laundering involving RM933,295 at the Shah Alam Sessions Court yesterday. The offences were allegedly committed between 2022 and last year. Tomorrow, he is expected to be charged at the Sessions Court, here, with one count under the Anti-Money Laundering Act, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act.. This was confirmed by Nas Suffian's lawyer, Muhammad Zaim Rosli. On Tuesday, Nas Suffian was accused of being involved in online transactions of the monies from illegal activities from a special pass agent's bank account to his. He was also accused of receiving money and making multiple transactions to transfer it to the bank accounts of his accomplice, who is also an immigration officer, his mother and a company. He allegedly committed the offences at two banks in Kajang and Kota Damanara between July 29, 2022 and Sept 23 last year. Each charge carries a jail term not exceeding 15-years and a fine not less than five times the amount from illegal proceeds or RM5 million, whichever is higher, upon conviction.
The Sun
22-07-2025
- The Sun
Senior immigration officer denies RM933k money laundering charges
SHAH ALAM: A senior officer from the Johor Immigration Department has pleaded not guilty to five charges of money laundering, involving a total of RM933,295, in the Sessions Court here today. Nas Suffian Nasrun, 41, denied all charges before Judge Datuk Mohd Nasir Nordin. The offences allegedly occurred between 2022 and 2024, involving multiple bank transactions. The first charge accuses Nas Suffian of directly engaging in money laundering by transferring RM224,840 from a man's account to his mother's bank account through 29 online transactions between November 1, 2023, and May 29, 2024. He is also accused of receiving RM297,600 from unlawful activities, transferred from the same individual's account to his personal account in 29 transactions between October 19, 2022, and August 8, 2024. Another charge involves transferring RM113,375 from his account to another individual's account in 32 transactions between April 16, 2023, and November 2, 2023. The fourth charge states that he transferred RM209,080 from a company account he operates to his personal account through 55 transactions between July 29, 2022, and July 1, 2024. The final charge alleges he moved RM88,400 from his mother's account to his own in 17 transactions between November 5, 2023, and September 23, 2024. All offences were allegedly committed at bank branches in Kota Damansara and Kajang. The charges fall under Sections 4(1)(a) and 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001. If convicted, Nas Suffian faces up to 15 years in prison and a fine of at least five times the laundered amount or RM5 million, whichever is higher. Deputy Public Prosecutor Siti Amirah Muhammad Ali proposed an RM800,000 bail with additional conditions. However, defence lawyer Muhammad Zaim Rosli requested a lower amount, citing his client's financial responsibilities, including supporting five school-going children. The court granted bail at RM100,000 with conditions, including monthly reporting to the MACC, surrendering his passport, and not interfering with witnesses. The case will be mentioned on September 12. - Bernama
