KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) — A former managing director of an oil and gas company pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of abusing her position to appoint her husband to the company without approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Farah Sabryna Nasarudin, 46, was charged with using her position as Managing Director of Asiapac Oil & Gas Sdn Bhd to appoint her husband, Daniel Frederick Wall, as technical advisor without the approval or ratification of the company\u2019s general meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She is also alleged to have authorised the transfer of RM786,209.30 into her personal bank account for the benefit of both herself and her husband.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The offence was allegedly committed at the company\u2019s office on Jalan Sentral, Brickfields between Jan 27, 2021, to July 28, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The charge, under Section 218(1)(d) of the Companies Act 2016 and punishable under Section 218(2) of the same law, provides a maximum jail term of five years or a fine not exceeding RM3 million or both, if convicted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Judge Hamidah Mohamed Deril allowed the woman bail of RM20,000 with one surety and set Sept 3 for mention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deputy Public Prosecutor Nur Shakila Mohd Shariff appeared for the prosecution, while lawyer A.Narainasami represented the accused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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