KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The former managing director of an oil and gas company pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today to a charge of abusing her position to appoint her husband to the company without approval.
Farah Sabryna Nasarudin, 46, was charged with using her position as Managing Director of Asiapac Oil & Gas Sdn Bhd to appoint her husband, Daniel Frederick Wall, as technical advisor without the approval or ratification of the company’s general meeting.
She is also alleged to have authorised the transfer of RM786,209.30 into her personal bank account for the benefit of both herself and her husband.
The offence was allegedly committed at the company’s office on Jalan Sentral, Brickfields between January 27, 2021, and July 28, 2023.
The charge, under Section 218(1)(d) of the Companies Act 2016 and punishable under Section 218(2) of the same law, provides a maximum jail term of five years or a fine not exceeding RM3 million or both, if convicted.
Judge Hamidah Mohamed Deril allowed the accused bail of RM20,000 with one surety and set Sept 3 for mention.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Nur Shakila Mohd Shariff appeared for the prosecution, while lawyer A. Narainasami represented Farah.
— Bernama
