An unemployed individual, Suhaidi Abdul Hamid, aged 45, has been charged in the Kuala Terengganu Magistrate's Court for the theft of RM22 from a mosque's donation box. The accused, who pleaded guilty during the court proceedings, now awaits sentencing.
The charges stem from an incident on June 27th at 9:15 PM when the accused allegedly stole money from the donation box of Masjid Pulau Sekati in Kuala Terengganu. The theft was brought to light thanks to the mosque's Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) recording, which captured the accused in the act of taking money from the donation box before making his getaway on a motorcycle.
Subsequently, on July 3rd, the accused was apprehended at a supermarket in Kuala Nerus. Following his arrest, additional charges were filed against him, as he was found to be in possession of illegal drugs. Under Section 15 (1) (a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) 1952, he now faces drug-related charges in addition to the theft charges.
For the theft of the RM22 from the mosque's donation box, the accused is charged under Section 380 of the Penal Code. If found guilty, he could face a maximum penalty of imprisonment for up to 10 years and a fine.
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Source: Buletin TV3
