{
  "id": 5523749,
  "title": "E-hailing rider faces 6 charges over fake QR code payments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/e-hailing-rider-faces-6-charges-over-fake-qr-code-payments-5523749",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T07:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/04/e-hailing-rider-faces-6-charges-over-fake-qr-code-payments"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Kuantan, a 26-year-old e-hailing rider, Ruzaini Ruzi, has been charged with six counts of cheating. He allegedly duped two victims by presenting QR code payment displays that did not reflect the real transactions. Ruzaini made his plea not guilty before magistrate Ellyna Othman. The charges were brought against him after he allegedly deceived the two individuals at a petrol station between January 19 and February 3. The alleged offenses involved showing QR payment displays for amounts between RM36.40 and RM67.20, which he used to purchase cigarettes, food, and beverages. The charges are under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which could result in one to ten years of imprisonment, whipping, and a fine if convicted. Deputy public prosecutors B Deevagaran Naidu and Danial Wafi are prosecuting, while Ruzaini is represented by lawyer Syed Azimal Amir Syed Abu Bakar. The court granted Ruzaini bail of RM12,000 and set September 25 for the next court appearance.",
  "summary": "Ruzaini Ruzi is accused of displaying fake amounts to buy cigarettes, food and beverages totalling RM356.50.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "E-hailing rider faces 6 charges over fake QR code payments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/e-hailing-rider-faces-6-charges-over-fake-qr-code-payments",
        "published": "2026-09-04T07:52:00.000Z"
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  "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."
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