Crime & Courts

Woman claims trial for stealing Aunt's debit card to buy iPhone

KUALA LUMPUR: A woman who allegedly stole RM8,200 from her aunt's bank account to buy a iPhone 14 Pro was charged at the Magistrate's Court here today (Apr 18).

Nur Humaira Shanuk Haziki, 21, pleaded not guilty after the charge against her was read before Magistrate Nadia Othman.

The unemployed woman is accused of stealing a debit card belonging to Nor Farah Hanim Alias, 26, and withdrawing RM8,200 at an apartment in Chow Kit on Mar 23 and 24.

The offence is framed under Section 4(1)(a) of the Computer Crimes Act 1997 and is punishable under Section 4 (3) of the same Act, which carries a maximum jail term of 10 years or a fine not excedding RM150,000, or both, upon conviction.

Nur Humaira also claimed trial to an alternative charge of dishonestly withdrawing RM8,200 belonging to Nor Farah Hanim without her knowledge at the same time and place.

She is charged under Section 403 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum jail term of five years and a fine, upon conviction.

The court allowed bail of RM4,000 with two sureties and ordered her to report to the nearest police station every month.

Magistrate Nadia also fixed May 18 for case mention.

The prosecution was led by ASP Nom Phot Prackdit while the accused was not represented. – BERNAMA

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