Indonesian fined RM1,400 for giving bribe to policeman

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KUCHING: An Indonesian man was fined RM1,400 in default two months’ jails by the Sessions Court here yesterday after he pleaded guilty to offering bribe to a policeman in Sri Aman on Tuesday.

Husen, who hails from Central Java, appeared before Judge Nixon Kennedy Kumbong, who also ordered him to be deported upon completion of the jail term as he failed to settle the fine.

He corruptly offered RM350 to a policeman attached to Lubok Antu police station as an inducement not to take action against his friend who had entered the state illegally.

His friend failed to produce any valid document when requested by the police when he was checked about 11.40pm on April 22 at Sri Aman-Sarikei road.

Husen was convicted with an alternative charge under Section 214 of the Penal Code.

In an unrelated case, a man charged with committing statutory rape claimed trial in another Sessions Court.

Zion Bong Ezeekel Loon @ Ashraf Haiqal Abdullah, who pleaded guilty to the charge before Judge Allaudeen Ismail was released on RM5,000 cash bail with two sureties.

He allegedly committed the offence at a house at Taman Sri Harmoni at Jalan Matang around 6.30pm on Oct 20 last year.

The girl’s family lodged a police report which resulted in the accused being arrested the next day.

The court fixed June 16 for mention.