{
  "id": 1859504,
  "title": "Nilai private university CFO accused of RM6.56m CBT linked to IRB duty payments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/nilai-private-university-cfo-accused-of-rm6-56m-cbt-linked-to-irb",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T04:03:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/19/nilai-private-university-cfo-accused-of-rm656m-cbt-linked-to-irb-duty-payments/231882"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A CFO at a private university in Nilai appeared not guilty in court today of alleged criminal breach of trust involving RM6.56 million in university funds between September 2025 and April 2026. Noraini Aripin, 55, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read to her by Judge Datin M. Kunasundary Marimuthu. The alleged misuse of funds, totalling RM6,557,720, involved making payments for purposes other than ad valorem duty to the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN). If convicted, Noraini faces up to 20 years in prison, whipping, and a fine under Section 409 of the Penal Code. Deputy Public Prosecutor Syairah Aqilah Khalil requested a RM100,000 bail with two sureties, along with Noraini surrendering her passport and reporting monthly to the Negeri Sembilan MACC office. Noraini's lawyer, Kelvin Ong, requested the bail amount be reduced to RM50,000, citing her status as a mother of five, her treatment for stage-three breast cancer, and a monthly income of RM15,000. The judge ultimately set bail at RM80,000 with two sureties, and the next court appearance is scheduled for September 21.",
  "summary": "SEREMBAN, Aug 19 — A chief financial officer (CFO) of a private university in Nilai pleaded not guilty in the Sess...",
  "key_points": [
    "CFO Noraini Aripin not guilty of RM6.56m criminal breach of trust",
    "Alleged misuse of university funds for non-ad valorem duty payments",
    "Bail set at RM80,000 with two sureties, next court appearance on September 21"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The CFO's alleged misuse of university funds for purposes other than intended raises concerns about internal controls and accountability in managing public funds at private institutions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Nilai university CFO claims trial over RM6.56mil CBT",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/nilai-university-cfo-claims-trial-over-rm6-56mil-cbt",
        "published": "2026-08-19T03:25:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Nilai university’s CFO charged with RM6.56mil CBT",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/nilai-universitys-cfo-charged-with-rm6-56mil-cbt",
        "published": "2026-08-19T04:02:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Nilai private university CFO accused of RM6.56m CBT linked to IRB duty payments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/nilai-private-university-cfo-accused-of-rm6-56m-cbt-linked-to-irb-1860464",
        "published": "2026-08-19T04:03:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}