What was the alleged purpose of the RM1.2 million siphoned by the fake princess?

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The alleged purpose of the RM1.2 million was to pay taxes to Bank Negara and for the personal use of the Sultan of Pahang.

A woman impersonating a Pahang princess was sentenced to three years and two months in jail for defrauding a cosmetic surgeon of RM1.2 million. The accused, Rohaida Yahlil, deceived Datuk Dr Abdul Jalil Jidon into believing she was a daughter of the Sultan of Pahang, leading him to transfer the sum to her.
Tax Payment and Personal Use of Sultan

The alleged purpose of the RM1.2 million was to facilitate a transfer of funds from abroad, which required payment of taxes to Bank Negara. Additionally, a portion of the money was purportedly intended for the personal use of the Sultan of Pahang.
Deception through Royal Impersonation

Rohaida Yahlil, an insurance executive, was charged with cheating Dr Abdul Jalil by falsely presenting herself as Tengku Aishah Sultan Ahmad Shah. This impersonation led the victim to deposit the money through cheques into a Maybank account belonging to Rohaida's friend, Khuzairiah Abdul Latiff.
Plea for Leniency Based on Social Acceptance

In her mitigation plea, Rohaida, who was unrepresented, stated that she committed the offences because she desired social acceptance from her friends. She expressed that the money was intended to be spent on her friends to maintain their companionship and acceptance.
Prosecution's Stance on Serious Offences

The prosecution argued for a just punishment, highlighting the seriousness of using the name of a Malay ruler for fraudulent purposes. Deputy public prosecutors emphasized that the accused's actions of exploiting the Sultan of Pahang's name to acquire and spend money on friends were inappropriate and constituted a very serious crime.

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