Tan Sri accused of taking RM5.5mil, S$1.5mil to settle probe
Tan Kean Soon is accused of cheating a businessman by claiming he could use the money to help resolve the freezing of the latter’s bank accounts and police probes.
Tan Kean Soon, a Tan Sri businessman, appeared in Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today, accused of cheating businessman Keh Chuan Seng out of RM5.5 million and S$1.5 million. Tan pleaded not guilty to four charges of cheating, which prosecutors allege occurred between March 23 and 25 last year. The charges, framed under Section 420 of the Penal Code, carry sentences of one to ten years' imprisonment, whipping, and a fine upon conviction.
The alleged scheme involved Tan falsely promising to resolve Keh's frozen bank accounts and police investigations under anti-money laundering laws. Tan was granted bail of RM1 million with one surety and ordered to surrender his passport until case disposal. The next court hearing is scheduled for January 11 next year. Deputy public prosecutors Norfauzani Nordin and Noor Zalizan Lazarous represented the prosecution, while lawyer Hisyam Teh Poh Teik represented Tan.
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