Nilai university’s CFO charged with RM6.56mil CBT

Elmu Higher Education Group CFO Noraini Aripin faced charges of criminal breach of trust at Seremban sessions court. She is accused of misusing RM6.56 million in company funds, allegedly using the money for purposes other than ad valorem duty payments to the Inland Revenue Board. The offence is alleged to have occurred at the university's office between September 2025 and April of the current year. Conviction under Section 409 of the Penal Code carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison, whipping, and a fine.

Noraini pleaded not guilty to the charge. During the bail hearing, Deputy public prosecutor Syairah Aqilah Khalil requested a higher bail amount of RM100,000, adding that Noraini should surrender her passport and report to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission monthly. However, Noraini's defense lawyer, Kelvin Ong, argued for a lower bail of RM50,000, citing his client's status as a mother of five who is undergoing treatment for stage-three breast cancer and has a monthly income of RM15,000.

The judge, M Kunasundary, ultimately fixed the bail at RM80,000 and set the next court mention for September 21.