Judge Kafli Che Ali made the ruling after finding that the prosecution failed to prove a prima facie case against Wan Ahmad Farhaan Wan Kia Salleh Nor, 32, and Fami Sharin, 50, at the end of the prosecution’s case.

Kafli said no elements of fraud were proven by the prosecution.

“The second and third prosecution witnesses admitted in their testimony that they willingly signed several written agreements between the companies Yummylooks Sdn Bhd and Tuntas Abadi Sdn Bhd.

“Furthermore, there is no evidence indicating that both accused compelled the duo to surrender the money (RM1,001,650).

“The court finds that this case leans more towards a breach of contract. Therefore, both accused are acquitted and discharged from the charges without being called to enter a defence. The bail money of RM30,000 each is returned,” he said.

Wan Ahmad Farhaan and Fami were charged with deceiving Faiz Yaacob, 35, and Saleh Nabil Salah Mahmoud Abdalkader Alarabi from Yummylooks by falsely claiming that they would distribute 180,000 boxes of latex gloves, leading to the victims transferring a total of RM1,001,650 into Tuntas Abadi’s bank account.

They allegedly committed the offence near Taman Tun Dr Ismail on March 17, 2021, under Section 420 of the Penal Code, read together with Section 34 of the same code, which carries a maximum of 10 years’ imprisonment with whipping and fine upon conviction.

Deputy public prosecutor Noorhani Ayub prosecuted while counsels Haresh Mahadevan and Ramzani Idris appeared for the accused.

Five witnesses for the prosecution were called to testify at the trial, which began in 2022.