In a recent ruling that underscored the legal consequences of fraudulent activities, the Magistrates’ Court in Sibu handed down a one-year prison sentence and two strokes of the cane to Eugene Vernon Jelani, 37, for deceiving an individual out of RM4,000. The conviction, aimed at settling a gambling debt, also included a RM3,000 fine, showcasing the judiciary’s stance on such crimes.
Deception for Debt Settlement
Eugene Vernon Jelani found himself in legal turmoil after his desperate attempt to clear a gambling debt led him to deceive a 40-year-old man. The accused falsely promised the sale of a pickup truck and heavy machinery supposedly being auctioned by the Sarawak Forestry Corporation. The victim, enticed by the off…
Read the full article at: https://bnnbreaking.com/world/malaysia/sibu-court-sentences-man-for-rm4000-fraud-to-clear-gambling-debt-orders-caning