Malaysian Court Charges Illegal Forex Trader

Malaysia one of the new South East Asian tiger economies has charged an individual for transacting in Forex Forex Foreign exchange or forex is the act of converting one nation’s currency into another nation’s currency (that possesses a different currency); for example, the converting of British Pounds into US Dollars, and vice versa. The exchange of currencies can be done over a physical counter, such as at a Bureau de Change, or over the internet via broker platforms, where currency speculation takes place, known as forex trading.The foreign exchange market, by its very nature, is the world’s largest tradi Foreign exchange or forex is the act of converting one nation’s currency into another nation’s currency (that possesses a different currency); for example, the converting of British Pounds into US Dollars, and vice versa. The exchange of currencies can be done over a physical counter, such as at a Bureau de Change, or over the internet via broker platforms, where currency speculation takes place, known as forex trading.The foreign exchange market, by its very nature, is the world’s largest tradi Read this Term illegally. The Sessions Court yesterday sentenced a man to a total of 18 months’ jail and RM55,000 ($15,000) fine for two counts of illegally buying foreign currency from a person outside Malaysia seven years ago.

In his reserved judgement, judge Ismail Brahim held that Adrian Lee Kah Cheah, 32, who was defended by counsel Ram Singh, failed to cast reasonable doubt on the prosecution’s case. Ismail found the accused, who was accompanied by his father yesterday, guilty on both charges. On the first count, Lee who was without the permission of the Controller and not an authorised dealer in Malaysia had carried out preparatory to buy foreign currency from Goldex Equities Limited with registered address at Level 2, Windsor Court, 128-136, Parnell Road, Auckland in New Zealand.

The Ringgit is currently trading at 3.1875 against the greenback.

He was jailed for six months and fined RM5,000 fine, in default, six months’ imprisonment for committing the offence at Suite 6-08B, sixth floor of the MAA tower at Lorong Api-Api here between June 2006 and Dec 31, 2006.

He was convicted under Section 4(2) of the Exchange Control Act 1953 (Act 17) punishable under Fifth Schedule, Part II, paragraph 7(2) of the same Act, which carries a maximum fine of RM10,000 or a jail term of up to three years or both, upon conviction.

On the second charge, he was handed down another one year’s jail plus RM50,000 fine, in default, six months’ jail for committing a similar offence at the same place between Jan 1 – Feb 28, 2007. The offence was framed under Section 4(2) of the Exchange Control Act 1953 (Act 17) punishable under Fifth Schedule, Part II, paragraph 7(2A) of the same Act, which provides for a fine of not exceeding RM1 million or a maximum jail of five years or both, upon conviction.

However, Ismail, who ordered both the jail sentences to run consecutively, also allowed a stay of Lee’s execution pending an appeal at the High Court. The court maintained his existing bail of RM50,000 bail with RM5,000 deposited with one local surety for both the charges, pending disposal of the case. In pleading for a light sentence, the counsel urged the court not to impose a heavier sentence on Lee as the accused was only a victim of circumstances. Ram said that Lee’s father, who is coming to 69 years old next month, suggested to the court not to impose a deterrent sentence on his son and also suggested a low amount of fine to be imposed on Lee.

Ram submitted that Lee did not earn from a Forex Trading Forex Trading Forex trading is the buying and selling of foreign currencies with the aim of generating a profit. The value of currencies, especially floating currencies, fluctuate to varying degrees. This constant volatility of exchange rates opens the door for speculators to invest in a certain currency against another. The Forex market is the world’s biggest and most liquid market, with over $5 billion turnover every single day, with the market being open 24 hours a day, 5 days a week.It goes without saying Forex trading is the buying and selling of foreign currencies with the aim of generating a profit. The value of currencies, especially floating currencies, fluctuate to varying degrees. This constant volatility of exchange rates opens the door for speculators to invest in a certain currency against another. The Forex market is the world’s biggest and most liquid market, with over $5 billion turnover every single day, with the market being open 24 hours a day, 5 days a week.It goes without saying Read this Term except his salary for working less than nine months in the employ of a company.

The trial commenced on July 12, 2010 and the prosecution had closed its case on June 14 this year after calling 25 witnesses to testify against Lee. On Sept 22, 2011, the court ruled that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against the accused and he was called to enter his defence.

The accused was the sole defence witness who made his defence under oath.

Bank Negara prosecuting officers Anthony Kularaj Kulasingam and Yip Kah Kit prosecuted.

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