Politics · Malaysia Bureau
Nilai University CFO Charged with RM6.56 Million Criminal Breach of Trust
The chief financial officer of Elmu Higher Education Group has pleaded not guilty to charges of criminal breach of trust involving more than RM6.5 million. Noraini Aripin appeared before the Seremban Sessions Court to enter her plea.
LSN Malaysia ·
Noraini Aripin, who serves as chief financial officer for Elmu Higher Education Group, claimed trial on Tuesday at the Seremban Sessions Court after being charged with criminal breach of trust amounting to RM6.56 million.
The charge relates to alleged misappropriation of funds during her tenure at the education group, which operates Nilai University. Criminal breach of trust charges carry potential penalties including imprisonment and substantial fines if proven in court.
Aripin's case is one of several high-profile financial misconduct cases involving educational institutions in Malaysia in recent years. The court has scheduled further proceedings to determine the trial timeline and hear submissions from both the prosecution and defence.
Elmu Higher Education Group has not issued a public statement regarding the charges. The outcome of the trial may have implications for governance practices across the private higher education sector in Malaysia.