SIBU (Jan 9) – A former employee of a unit trust management company in Sibu was charged in the Magistrates’ Court today for criminal breach of trust involving a sum exceeding RM263,000.
Alina Tommy, 31, is accused of misappropriating a total of RM263,296.12, which belonged to the company’s clients, between 2020 and March 2024. The amount was allegedly taken without the clients’ consent or knowledge, which is a serious offense under the Malaysian Penal Code.
Represented by her lawyer, Yap Hoi Liong, Alina appeared before Magistrate Romario Jonoi and faced a charge under Section 408 of the Penal Code. This section mandates a prison sentence of one to 14 years, caning, and possibly a fine if convicted.
The accused did not enter a plea at the Magistrates’ Court, and her case will be further heard in the Sessions Court on January 23. In the meantime, Alina was granted bail set at RM10,000, with two local sureties.
This incident has raised concerns about the integrity of financial services and the protection of clients’ investments. The authorities are continuing to investigate the matter, and if convicted, the accused could face severe consequences for her actions.
