Magistrate Court: Kindergarten Assistant Pleads Not Guilty to Cheating Charges
Seremban: A 56-year-old kindergarten assistant, Rozma Yunus, has pleaded not guilty to charges of cheating two individuals, resulting in losses of more than RM1.6 million in a non-existent investment scheme.
Two Separate Cases
Rozma faced two separate charges before two separate magistrates in Seremban. In the first case, she was accused of deceiving a 57-year-old man into making payments amounting to RM1,545,824 into three bank accounts owned by the accused for a non-existent investment scheme. The offence was allegedly committed in Kampung Tok Dagang, near Seremban, between August 20, 2021, and April 1, 2022.
Magistrate’s Ruling
Magistrate Nurul Saqinah Rosli allowed Rozma bail of RM3,000 with one surety. The prosecution was handled by deputy public prosecutor Nik Nur A’qilah Syarfa Nik Zaidi, while Rozma was represented by lawyer Lee Boon Shian from the National Legal Aid Foundation (YBGK).
Second Case
In the second case, Rozma was charged with deceiving a 59-year-old woman into paying RM97,800 for the same purpose into two bank accounts belonging to Rozma in Taman Panchor Jaya, Paroi, between July 2017 and 2022. Magistrate Syed Farid Syed Ali allowed Rozma bail of RM9,000 with one surety. Deputy public prosecutor Nadia Ezzati Zainal appeared for the prosecution in the case.
Fixed for Mention
Both cases, framed under Section 420 of the Penal Code, are fixed for mention on February 4.
Conclusion
Rozma Yunus’ plea of not guilty marks the beginning of her legal battle against the two charges of cheating, which allegedly resulted in losses of over RM1.6 million. The court’s decision to grant her bail may be seen as a sign of confidence in her ability to cooperate with the investigation, but it remains to be seen how the case will unfold in the coming weeks.
FAQs
- What is the nature of the charges against Rozma Yunus?
- She is accused of cheating two individuals, resulting in losses of over RM1.6 million in a non-existent investment scheme.
- How much did she allegedly deceive one of her victims into paying?
- RM1,545,824
- How much did she allegedly deceive the second victim into paying?
- RM97,800
- What is the next step in the case?
- The case is fixed for mention on February 4.