MELAKA: A former manager of CIMB Bank’s Jasin branch pleaded not guilty in the Session Court here yesterday to receiving a RM500 bribe, two years ago.
GRAFT CHARGE: Mokhtar escorted by a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officer to the Sessions Court yesterday. — Bernama photo
Mokhtar Ali, 53, from Taman Peringgit Jaya here, is alleged to have received the bribe on April 23 2008 from Ramli Meirad, 32, to facilitate the opening of a current account in view of the customer allegedly being placed on the blacklist.
Mokhtar, who now operates a food outlet, was represented by counsel, Azrul Zulkifli Stork.
Judge Elesabet Paya Wan set three days from May 7 for the hearing.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Mohtar Sani from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission appeared for the prosecution. — Bernama