Not so fast: Investigators searching for two ex-employees who refused to return erroneously deposited funds

One Kuantan-area factory has found itself having to take legal action against two former employees, after nearly RM8,000 (US$2,000) was erroneously deposited into their bank accounts.

Pahang state’s Commercial Crime Investigation Department have confirmed that two unidentified males, who had previously worked at the Gebeng factory, received RM5,161.48 and RM2,138.08 into their respective accounts on August 7.

Human resources made the transaction online, and quickly realized that the money was deposited into the accounts of two individuals who had quit the company on July 25.

An HR manager then called the men to ask that the money be returned; however, the duo refused to cooperate and wanted to keep the funds.

Officers are now working with the factory to track the men down, saying that they are investigating criminal breach of trust, under Section 406 of the Penal Code.



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