CEO charged with cheating businessman of RM1.65mil in durian orchard deal

The CEO of a fruit and vegetable wholesaler, importer and exporter was charged in the sessions court here today with cheating a businessman of RM1.65 million in a deal to purchase a durian orchard in Raub two years ago.

Chan Huann Heng, 58, claimed trial after the charge was read to him before judge Dazuki Ali.

He is accused of cheating DXN Industries (M) Sdn Bhd director and chairman Lim Siow Jin, 66, by misrepresenting that a payment of RM1.65 million, made through an invoice issued by Topone Solution Sdn Bhd, was for the purchase of the durian orchard on behalf of Lim’s firm.

He is said to have dishonestly induced Lim to transfer the money from DXN Industries’ bank account to Topone Solution’s bank account at Jalan Kelab Tropicana here on Feb 5, 2024.

The charge was framed under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which provides for imprisonment of between one and 10 years, whipping and a fine, upon conviction.

During proceedings, deputy public prosecutor Muaz Khairuddin proposed bail of RM100,000, citing the sum involved.

However, defence counsel SN Dhanesh said his client had cooperated with the authorities throughout the investigation.

After hearing both parties, Dazuki allowed Chan bail of RM80,000 with one surety and fixed Nov 30 for mention.