Kuala Terengganu, Jan 9: A former skipper pleaded not guilty to three charges of embezzling 61,000 liters of diesel that cost a total loss of RM97,600 at the Kuala Terengganu’s Sessions Court today.
Azli Mohd Noor, 38, faces charges for allegedly breaching trust as the skipper of the Alkahfi Chief Ship.
The charges involve embezzling a total of 61,000 liters of diesel worth RM97,600 between February 12 to 25 in the waters of Kuala Terengganu.
The case is under investigation pursuant to Section 408 of the Penal Code for Criminal Breach of Trust.
Azli was granted RM15,000 bail with one surety and ordered to report to the nearest police station monthly.
The case is set for re-mention on February 21. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nur Nabihah Hanin Ayim led the prosecution, while Azli was represented by lawyer Che Amir Che Musa.
Similarly, Teo Kok Chye, a 52-year-old man, faces charges of embezzling diesel worth RM97,600 from the same ship.
He was granted bail of RM3,000 with one surety, and the re-mention of the case is scheduled for the same date as Azli’s. – TVS
