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The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Salesman pleads not guilty to RM5.1m glove fraud in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR: A salesman has denied allegations of cheating in a RM5.1 million glove sale fraud case dating back five years. P. Dinesh, 36, was charged alongside the director of Aspen Broadway Sdn Bhd for deceiving a buyer into believing 150,000 boxes of Hartalega gloves were available in stock. The victim transferred RM5.1 million through a law firm after being told the gloves were stored at Hartalega's warehouse. However, the stock never existed. The transaction was processed via a bank account linked to a law firm appointed by Aspen Broadway. The alleged offence took place at a condominium in Jalan Tun Ismail on November 9, 2020. Dinesh was charged under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years' jail, whipping, or a fine if convicted. Sessions Court Judge Azrul Darus granted Dinesh bail at RM100,000 with one surety. He must surrender his passport and report monthly to the police. The next mention is set for July 28. Deputy Public Prosecutor Chow Siang Kong led the prosecution, while lawyer Mohd Akmal Mohd Taufik represented Dinesh. Earlier this year, Aspen Broadway's director, R. Gopinatan Pillai, faced similar fraud and money laundering charges. - Bernama
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- New Straits Times
Assistant to company director charged with cheating over RM5.1 million glove deal
KUALA LUMPUR: An assistant to a company director claimed trial at the Sessions Court today (July 7) to a charge of cheating a businesswoman out of RM5.1 million from purported sales of non-existent nitrile examination gloves five years ago. P. Dinesh, 36, entered his plea after the charge was read out to him before judge Azrul Darus. He was accused of committing the offence with company director R. Gopinathan Pillai, who had been charged at another Sessions Court in February. The victim, who owns Atlas Holdings, was allegedly deceived by Dinesh into believing that 150,000 boxes of Coats Nitrile Examination Gloves under the Hartalega brand were stored at the Hartalega Sdn Bhd warehouse, ready for sale and delivery by Gopinathan's company, Aspen Broadway. However, the gloves did not exist, and he allegedly induced the victim to transfer RM5.1 million through a law firm to a bank account of another law firm appointed by Aspen Broadway — a transaction the victim would not have made had he known he was being deceived. The offence allegedly occurred at about 11am at a condominium in Jalan Tun Ismail on Nov 9, 2020. The offence under Section 420 of the Penal Code read with Section 34 carries a jail term of not less than one year and not exceeding 10 years, whipping and a fine upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Chow Siang Kong proposed a RM500,000 bail with two sureties bail. He also applied for the accused to surrender his passport to the court and report to the police station monthly as additional conditions. However, lawyer Mohd Akmal Mohd Taufik argued for a lower bail, describing the prosecution's suggested sum as excessive and punitive. He said his client, who earns RM1,500 as a salesman, was supporting his wife, a school-going child and a sickly mother. "My client has been cooperative throughout the investigation. He has also promised to attend all court proceedings," he said. The judge granted bail at RM100,000 with one surety and allowed the additional conditions. July 28 was set for document submission. In February this year, Gopinathan, a company director, claimed trial to one charge of cheating and seven counts of money laundering involving RM5.1 million in connection with the purported sale of non-existent nitrile examination gloves five years ago. The 60-year-old was granted a RM280,000 bail with two sureties.
Borneo Post
26-06-2025
- Borneo Post
Suspected Sibu drug trafficking syndicate mastermind released on police bail
The suspect is escorted to the courtroom. SIBU (June 26): A 52-year-old man suspected of being the mastermind of a drug trafficking syndicate here with his wife was released on police bail today. Senior Assistant Registrar Jessica Lee issued the release order based on an application by investigating officer Insp Aminur Rizwan Saiful Bahari. The suspect did not have legal representation. His 44-year-old wife, who was represented by lawyer Darren Ling, was released on Tuesday after the expiration of her remand order. The husband and wife were arrested after police raided a space at Jalan Pedada and two terraced houses at Lorong Permai Jaya on June 12 and 13. Drugs worth RM532,934 were seized involving 7.0867kg of methamphetamine, 2.0789kg of ketamine, and 2.0226kg of Erimin 5 pills. Also seized were cash totalling RM5.1 million, four gold bars, two gold necklaces, three Rolex watches, two luxury cars, and a saloon car. The seizures worth a total RM8.5 million are believed to be the highest ever recorded in Sarawak. Initial police investigations pointed to the husband and wife allegedly being the main masterminds of the drug syndicate, which had been active since 2015. The syndicate sourced its drugs from Peninsular Malaysia using courier services. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment. If not sentenced to death, the offender must also receive a minimum 12 strokes of the cane.
Borneo Post
20-06-2025
- Borneo Post
Sibu married couple alleged to have led drug trafficking syndicate further remanded
The male suspect is escorted out of the courtroom following proceedings. SIBU (June 20): The Magistrates' Court here today further remanded a husband and wife arrested recently for allegedly masterminding a drug trafficking syndicate. Magistrate Oon Kork Chern allowed the 52-year-old male suspect to be further remanded for seven days, while his 44-year-old wife was remanded for another four days, following the expiration of their initial seven-day remand order which began on June 13. The court also ordered the female suspect, represented by lawyer Darren Ling, to reappear in court on June 24, while the male suspect, who was unrepresented, will return to court on June 27. Investigating officer Insp Aminur Rizwan Saiful Bahari had requested the court extend the remand of both suspects for seven more days to assist with investigations. On June 12 and 13 , police from the Sibu Narcotics Crime Investigation Division had raided a shop on Jalan Pedada and two terraced houses in Permai Jaya, leading to the couple's arrests. Drugs worth RM532,934 were seized involving 7.0867kg of methamphetamine, 2.0789kg of ketamine, and 2.0226kg of Erimin 5 pills. Also seized from the syndicate were cash totalling RM5.1 million, four gold bars, two gold necklaces, three Rolex watches, two luxury cars, and a saloon car. The seizures worth a total RM8.5 million are believed to be the highest ever recorded in Sarawak. Initial police investigations revealed that both suspects were the main masterminds behind the drug syndicate, which had been active in Sibu since 2015. The syndicate sourced its drugs from Peninsular Malaysia using courier services. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment. If not sentenced to death, the offender must also receive a minimum 12 strokes of the cane. drug syndicate lead married couple Sibu magistrates' court
New Straits Times
16-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Decade-old Sibu syndicate crippled; 2 nabbed, RM8.5mil in drugs, assets seized
KUCHING: Police have seized drugs, cash, and assets worth RM8.5 million following the arrest of two key figures behind a drug syndicate that had been operating in Sibu for the past decade. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the suspects, a 52-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman, were detained in the course of three raids in the town on Thursday and Friday. "The arrests and seizures were made by a team from the Sibu police headquarters Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) at a shoplot along Jalan Pedada and two terraced houses in Lorong Permai Jaya. "The suspects are believed to have been actively involved in drug distribution in Sibu since 2015. Intelligence and investigations confirmed they were the masterminds behind the syndicate," he said. He added that the suspects had been sourcing drugs from Peninsular Malaysia via courier services before distributing them in the Sibu market. Urine tests found both suspects negative for drug use, and neither had any previous criminal records, he said. "The raids led to the discovery of 7.08kg of syabu, 2.07kg of ketamine, and 2.02kg of Eramin 5 pills, worth a combined RM532,934. The drugs were enough to supply nearly 50,000 addicts. "Police also confiscated RM5.1 million in cash, four gold bars, two gold chains, three Rolex watches, a Lexus RX350F Sport, a Lexus ES250, and a Toyota Vios. Bank cards, house keys and drug-packing tools were also seized for further investigation," he said. Mancha said the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for drug trafficking, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment. If not sentenced to death, a mandatory whipping of no fewer than 12 strokes will be imposed upon conviction. The suspects have been remanded for seven days from June 13 to facilitate investigations. "Efforts are underway to track down the remaining members of the syndicate to ensure the entire operation is dismantled," he said. The public are urged to report drug-related activities by contacting the NCID hotline at 012-2087222.
