What was the misleading statement Gan Boon Aun furnished?

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Gan Boon Aun Furnished a Misleading Statement Involving Over RM333 Million in Fictitious Sales

Former Transmile Group Bhd chief executive officer and executive director Gan Boon Aun furnished a misleading statement concerning the company's revenue for the financial year ended December 31, 2006. This misleading statement included over RM333 million in fictitious sales, as detailed in the company's Quarterly Report on Unaudited Consolidated Results.
Misrepresentation of Transmile Group Bhd's Revenue

The core of the misleading statement involved a significant overstatement of revenue for Transmile Group Bhd. Specifically, the company's financial report for the period ending December 31, 2006, contained inaccuracies related to sales figures.
Inclusion of Fictitious Sales

The misleading aspect of the furnished statement was the incorporation of fictitious sales amounting to over RM333 million. These were not legitimate transactions but were presented as revenue in the company's official quarterly report.
Legal Ramifications and Sentence Increase

Gan Boon Aun's conviction under Section 122B read together with Section 122(1) of the Securities Industry Act 1983 led to legal consequences. While initially sentenced to one day’s jail by the Sessions Court, the High Court increased this sentence to 24 months imprisonment upon appeal by the Securities Commission. The High Court also upheld the initial fine of RM2.5 million imposed.

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