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Myanmar Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Bribing Police Officer
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Myanmar Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Bribing Police Officer

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Named sources In the courts
  • A 41-year-old Myanmar national, Thu Zar Myint, pleaded not guilty to bribery charges in Kota Bharu.
  • She is accused of offering RM1,400 to a police officer to avoid action for alleged immigration document offenses.
  • The court denied bail, and the case is scheduled for a mention on September 13.

Thu Zar Myint, a 41-year-old cleaner from Myanmar, has pleaded not guilty to charges of bribery at the Kota Bharu Sessions Court. The court heard that Myint allegedly offered RM1,400 to a police officer from the Gua Musang District Police Headquarters. This payment was reportedly intended to prevent legal action against herself and a friend. Myint was suspected of not possessing valid identification documents, and her friend allegedly lacked proper entry stamps into Malaysia.

Myint faces charges under Section 16(b)(B) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009. Deputy Public Prosecutor Asmah Che Wan is handling the prosecution, while Myint is represented by lawyer Shastidaran Sathaiseelan. The court decided against granting bail to the accused.

The case has been adjourned for mention on September 13. The proceedings highlight ongoing efforts to combat corruption and enforce immigration laws within Malaysia.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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