Zahida Rafik ex-driver charged with CBT

A Malaysian actress' former driver claimed trial in the Ampang Magistrate's Court here today to criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM200,000.

Noor Azman Azmi, 40, now a taxi driver allegedly misappropriated the money belonging to his employer Zahida Rafik, 40, who had entrusted him to deposit it into her bank account.

The single father of two who was arrested today is accused of committing the offence at Lot 186, Lorong Kempas 2, Kampung Melayu Ampang at 11.30 am on February 29, 2012.

Counsel Eric Paulsen told the court that Noor Azman also had an ongoing civil case in the High Court, in which he was suing Zahida for accusing him of misappropriating her money.

Magistrate Ayuni Izzaty Sulaiman set bail at RM20,000 with two sureties and ordered his passport to be temporarily impounded; she also fixed November 20 for mention.

In the same court, a goldsmith assistant claimed trial to stealing a 100 gm gold bar from his employer.

Griff Joyner Lois, 23, allegedly stole the '999' gold worth RM13,158 belonging to Habib Jewels Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, at Habib Jewels in Ampang Jaya at 12.30 pm on September 27.

The court set bail at RM3,800 with one surety, and November 20 for re-mention.

Counsel Kelvinder Singh represented the accused.

Deputy public prosecutor Goh Ai Rene appeared for the prosecution in both cases.