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Former Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman pleaded not guilty to a charge of breach of trust involving more than RM1 million at the Sessions Court here, on Thursday.

Based on reports from Sinar Harian, the charge is filed under Section 405 of the Penal Code which is punishable under Section 406 of the same code, provides for imprisonment not exceeding 10 years and with whipping and is liable to a fine, if convicted.

The Muar Member of Parliament was accused of committing the act by withdrawing the RM1 million in a form of a cheque from the CIMB bank outlet at Menara CIMB, Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, on March 6 last year, according to reports from Malay Mail.

He allegedly committed the act during his time as the Bersatu Youth Chief, withdrawing the funds without prior approval by the party’s Central Leadership Committee.

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