KENINGAU: A 36-year-old man was charged with cheating a woman of RM5,000 over a land sale transaction.
Calvin Matius pleaded not guilty after the charge was read before Magistrate Flavian Edward.
Calvin is accused of cheating the woman by offering a cheap price of a land through Facebook which led to the latter paying Calvin in two transactions at 10.12am on April 10, this year, at a restaurant here.
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The offence, under Section 420 of the Penal Code, provides for imprisonment of up to 10 years, whipping, and a fine upon conviction.
The court set Aug 4 and Calvin was granted bail of RM3,000 with one local surety.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Daniel Dominic appeared for the prosecution while Calvin was not represented.
