What is the consequence for failing to pay the RM45,000 fine?

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A former special officer faces a five-month jail sentence if he fails to pay the RM45,000 fine imposed for submitting false claims.

A former special officer to a former Merbok Member of Parliament has been fined RM45,000 after pleading guilty to three charges of submitting false claims totalling RM29,500. The court has stipulated that failure to settle this fine will result in a five-month jail sentence. The offenses relate to home improvement assistance claims made four years ago.
Sentence for Non-Payment of Fine

If Mohamad Khalid Abdul Hamid, 46, is unable to pay the RM45,000 fine, he will be imprisoned for five months. This penalty was handed down by the Sessions Court judge N. Priscilla Hemamalini. The fine was imposed after he pleaded guilty to three counts of submitting fraudulent claims.
Details of the False Claims

The false claims submitted by the former special officer amounted to RM29,500. These claims were related to home improvement assistance and were made four years prior to the court's decision, specifically on January 20, 2020. The fraudulent documents used were invoices from Zaifol Azri Abu Seman’s company.
Legal Framework for the Charges

The charges against Mohamad Khalid were framed under Section 471 of the Penal Code. This section pertains to the fraudulent use of forged documents or electronic records, deeming them as genuine. Conviction under this section can lead to a maximum imprisonment of up to two years, or a fine, or both.

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