Businessman denies charges of cheating over ceremonial attire

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24 Jul 2025 • 1:36 PM MYT
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By: Sabah Publishing House Sdn Bhd

A 40-year-old businessman was charged with cheating a man of RM6,000 over the purchase of gold accessories for a full dress uniform in connection with securing a ‘Datuk’ title from Pahang.

Ling Ow Ee (pic) pleaded not guilty to three counts of cheating before Sessions Court Judge Jason Juga on Thursday.

He was charged under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of between one and ten years, whipping, and a fine, upon conviction.