AN immigration officer was charged in the Sessions Court in Labuan today with committing criminal breach of trust over two payments totalling RM4,750.

Rafidah Ahmad, 57, pleaded not guilty after two charges under section 409 of the penal code were read before Judge Abu Bakar Manat.

Rafidah, in her capacity as a civil servant, was accused of having approved transport contracts of RM1,500 and RM3,250 for maintenance on the Labuan Immigration Department’s surau, neither job was carried out.

She was accused of committing the offences at the Labuan Immigration Department office at Financial Park Complex on December 14, 2018, and May 24, 2019. 

The charge carries a maximum prison term of 20 years, whipping and a fine, if convicted.

The judge allowed the accused bail of RM7,000 with one surety and set January 19 for next mention. – Bernama, October 25, 2022.