Who are the individuals charged and what were their alleged roles?

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Two individuals have been charged with transmitting false communications regarding a purported gold ingot loss.

D. Arumugam, aged 51, and R. Thanaletchimy, aged 63, face charges for disseminating false information concerning the alleged loss of a gold ingot exceeding 220 kilogrammes at a Batu Caves temple last year. Both pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were presented separately in the Selayang Sessions Court.
D. Arumugam's Alleged Role

Arumugam is accused of knowingly making and initiating the transmission of false communication with the intent to annoy others. This alleged offence was reportedly carried out through his Facebook profile, named ‘Arun Dorasamy,’ on February 6 of the previous year at 4:27 PM.
R. Thanaletchimy's Alleged Role

Thanaletchimy is alleged to have committed a similar offence by transmitting false communication. Her alleged act involved a WhatsApp group identified as ‘Makkal Mandram 101,’ which she reportedly accessed on February 11 of the same year at 2:27 PM.
Legal Framework for the Charges

The charges against both individuals fall under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. This section pertains to the improper use of network facilities or network services. The potential penalties, as outlined in Section 233(3) of the same act, include a maximum of one year imprisonment, a fine of up to RM50,000, or both. Additionally, offenders may face a further daily fine of RM1,000 for each day the offence continues after conviction.

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