Pembantu jurujual mengaku tak salah tipu pakej umrah persendirian

Pembantu jurujual Syed Syafiq Syed Azhar, 38, faced the Magistrate's Court in Balik Pulau today over allegations of coercing an individual into paying RM35,736 for a self-sourced Umrah package, resulting in a loss of RM35,736. Tertuduh Syafiq pleaded not guilty to the charge before Magistrate Chia Huey Ting, according to Harian Metro.

The charge alleges that he induced the complainant with a false or misleading representation, leading the complainant to remit RM35,736 through his Bank Islam account under the company Fique Lagacy, registered under the name of the accused. Syafiq is alleged to have committed the offense on February last year at Persiaran Bayan 3, Taman Tunas Muda, Sungai Ara, Bayan Lepas, as per Section 420 Penal Code.

If found guilty, he could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine. The prosecution is handled by Deputy Public Prosecutor Muhammad Sofi Jaafar, while Syafiq is represented by lawyer Hazarul Iqram Rozahan. Earlier, Sofi suggested a bail amount of RM7,500, while Iqram requested it to be reduced due to Syafiq's single income of RM3,000 per month supporting one child.

The court fixed a bail of RM7,500 and the case is adjourned until November 19 for further documentation.