{
  "id": 7301614,
  "title": "Former used-car director faces 71 charges over RM4.7mil deals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/former-used-car-director-faces-71-charges-over-rm4-7mil-deals",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T10:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/14/former-used-car-director-faces-71-charges-over-rm4-7mil-deals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kee Cher Kian, a former director of a used-car trading company, appeared in several Kuala Lumpur sessions courts to face 71 charges of cheating. The total value of the alleged vehicle purchases was RM4.7 million. The 34-year-old pleaded not guilty to all charges. At one trial, Kee was accused of convincing businessman Wong Yoong Jed that vehicle transactions were legitimate, resulting in the businessman transferring RM1.693 million from his bank accounts to the Buycar2u company account operated by Kee. At another trial, Kee faced 30 similar charges involving the same victim and RM1.981 million. The final 15 charges, involving RM1.027 million, were heard before a third judge. The vehicles involved in the transactions included various models from Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Lexus, Land-Rover, Mini Cooper, Toyota, and others. The offences allegedly took place at several Kuala Lumpur bank branches between July 5 and August 3, 2022. Kee was charged under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which can result in up to 10 years in jail, whipping, and a fine upon conviction. He was granted bail of RM215,000 with one surety, with the bail amounts set at RM180,000, RM10,000, and RM25,000 for the respective trials. The case has been scheduled for further mention on October 16 for the submission of documents.",
  "summary": "Kee Cher Kian pleads not guilty to cheating a businessman by inducing him to transfer money for promised vehicles.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Former used-car director faces 71 charges over RM4.7mil deals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/former-used-car-director-faces-71-charges-over-rm4-7mil-deals-7304216",
        "published": "2026-09-14T10:15:00.000Z"
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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."
}