From Malay Mail · · 1m 10s
Businessman charged with cheating Datuk Seri out of over RM10m
Businessman Tan Kean Soon charged with cheating Datuk Seri Keh Chuan Seng out of over RM10m in AMLA probe scam.
In brief
Businessman Tan Kean Soon charged with cheating Datuk Seri Keh Chuan Seng out of over RM10m in AMLA probe scam. Businessman Tan Kean Soon was charged with four counts of cheating Datuk Seri Keh Chuan Seng over claims of resolving frozen bank accounts and a police investigation. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Businessman charged
Businessman Tan Kean Soon was charged with four counts of cheating Datuk Seri Keh Chuan Seng over claims of resolving frozen bank accounts and a police investigation.
Deception details
Tan allegedly deceived Keh into handing over RM2 million, RM3 million, SGD1.5 million and RM500,000 through Datuk Seri Chiau Beng Teik.
Offences committed
The offences were allegedly committed at a car park in Kuchai Lama, Dataran Maybank in Bangsar, Pavilion Hotel and Kampung Pandan between March 23 and 25, 2025.
Bail conditions
Bail set at RM1 million with condition to inform court of any overseas travel, case mention scheduled for January 11, 2027.
Prosecution stance
Deputy Public Prosecutor Norfauzani Mohd Nordin cited non-bailable nature of offence and RM10 million amount as reasons for no bail.
Defence request
Tan’s lawyer requested RM1 million bail for medical treatment needs in Singapore.
The essence
Businessman Tan Kean Soon was charged with four counts of cheating Datuk Seri Keh Chuan Seng over claims of resolving frozen bank accounts and a police investigation.
