S. Pathamanaban, 42, and M. Kumar, 49, pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court in Johor Baru to operating an unlicensed money-lending business last year. They face potential fines of up to RM1 million or up to five years in prison under the Moneylenders Act 1951.
The accused, S. Pathamanaban, 42, and M. Kumar, 49, speaking to their lawyers outside the courtroom after being charge for allegedly operating an unlicensed money-lending business, last year.
The accused, S. Pathamanaban, 42, and M. Kumar, 49, made the plea after the charge was read to them in front of Magistrate A. Shaarmini on Sunday . Those found guilty could face a fine ranging from RM250,000 to RM1mil, or imprisonment for up to five years, or both. During the proceeding, Nor Afiqah had requested bail to be set at RM15,000 for each of the accused with one surety.
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