Ex-construction project manager charged with CBT involving TH-owned project
Hashim Mukhatap pleads not guilty to misappropriating RM14,000 in penalties collected from a contractor.
Hashim Mukhatap, a 53-year-old ex-construction manager for THP Timur Sdn Bhd, appeared in Kota Bharu sessions court today to enter a not guilty plea to charges of criminal breach of trust, involving RM14,000 in penalties collected from contractor Kelpile Sdn Bhd. The case pertains to a proposed 22-storey commercial building in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, with 244 serviced apartments, four penthouses, and various facilities.
According to prosecutors, Hashim misappropriated the money by depositing it into his personal bank account between November 15, 2017 and August 8, 2018. The alleged offense took place at Sofea Residensi, Section 12, Kota Bharu. If convicted, Hashim faces up to 20 years in prison, whipping, and a fine under Section 409 of the Penal Code.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) deputy public prosecutor Mariah Omar requested bail of RM15,000, while defense counsel Fahmi Abd Moin sought RM5,000. Judge Dazuki Ali granted Hashim bail of RM8,000 with one surety, instructing him to surrender his passport, avoid interfering with witnesses, and report monthly to the Shah Alam MACC office. The court set Oct 19 for a further mention.
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