Chambers OF Sivahnanthan Ragava
Law firm in Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
1A-1, PLAZA SRI SINAR, JALAN 6/38D, 51200
Compare commercial crime law firms in Kuala Lumpur. Every firm below is listed on the Malaysian Bar's legal directory.
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Law firm in Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
1A-1, PLAZA SRI SINAR, JALAN 6/38D, 51200
Law firm in Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
UNIT NO. 01-00-05 & 01-01-05, 58200
Law firm in Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
33-01, 33RD FLOOR, MENARA KECK SENG, 55100
Law firm in Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
SUITE 50-10-12, LEVEL 10, WISMA UOA DAMANSARA, 50490
Law firm in Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
LEVEL 16, 1 SENTRAL, 50470
Law firm in Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
SUITE 33-01, 33RD FLOOR, MENARA KECK SENG, 55100
Commercial crime covers white-collar offences — criminal breach of trust, cheating, fraud and money laundering — prosecuted under the Penal Code and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA). The firms below defend and advise on commercial crime matters in Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Criminal breach of trust (Penal Code section 405) is dishonest misappropriation of property entrusted to you. A basic conviction (section 406) carries up to 7 years' imprisonment and a fine; breach by an agent, public servant, or person in a position of trust carries up to 20 years plus caning.
Cheating (Penal Code section 415) is intentional deception used to dishonestly induce someone to hand over money, goods or property. Penalties depend on the specific section charged and any aggravating factors.
Yes — dealing with proceeds of an offence listed in AMLA's Second Schedule (which covers most serious crimes, including fraud and criminal breach of trust) can itself be charged as money laundering, usually investigated alongside the underlying offence.