PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia — A Malaysian man, who authorities say is linked to an Islamic conglomerate accused of running charity homes where children were allegedly abused, was charged with criminal intimidation in court on Wednesday (Sept 18), a court document sighted by Reuters showed.
A man linked to Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings covers his face as he is escorted by police officers after being charged in a court in Putrajaya, Malaysia.PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia — A Malaysian man, who authorities say is linked to an Islamic conglomerate accused of, was charged with criminal intimidation in court on Wednesday , a court document sighted by Reuters showed.
State news agency Bernama reported that Mohamad Riza, a businessman with three wives and 10 children, was released on bail of RM10,000 . If convicted of the criminal intimidation charge, he could face jail time of up to two years, a fine or both. Last week, police rescued over 400 children during raids on 20 charity homes the authorities have said are owned by GISB. Many children showed signs of sexual abuse and neglect, police have said.
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