Which section of the Penal Code was the executive charged under?

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Tan Siau Ling Was Charged Under Section 408 of the Penal Code

A former accounts executive, Tan Siau Ling, 43, was charged under Section 408 of the Penal Code for committing criminal breach of trust involving over RM680,000. This section of the law carries a potential penalty of up to 14 years imprisonment, with the possibility of whipping and a fine upon conviction. The charges stemmed from actions taken while she was employed at Hap Yeng Seng Sdn Bhd.
Criminal Breach of Trust Charges

Tan Siau Ling faced six counts of criminal breach of trust. These charges related to the misappropriation of funds totalling RM680,108.13. She allegedly transferred this money from the company’s United Overseas Bank account into several personal accounts belonging to herself and her ex-husband.
Offences Committed Between May and October 2019

The alleged offences occurred at the premises of Hap Yeng Seng Sdn Bhd, located on Jalan PM 5, Plaza Mahkota Melaka. The timeframe specified for these actions spans from May 24, 2019, to October 23, 2019.
Potential Penalties Under Section 408

Section 408 of the Penal Code outlines the penalties for criminal breach of trust by an employee. Conviction under this section can result in a maximum of 14 years imprisonment. Additionally, the court may impose whipping and/or a fine.
Sentencing and Mitigating Factors

While the prosecution recommended a substantial punishment, citing the company's losses, Tan's defence highlighted her remorse and her status as a single mother supporting three school-going children and an ailing mother. Despite these mitigating factors, the court sentenced her to four years in prison for each of the six charges, with the sentences to run concurrently from her arrest date of June 20, 2023, leading to a total effective prison term of 24 years.

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