Daud, 62, and Norliza Tajudin, 53, pleaded not guilty to the charges before judge Suzana Hussin.

They are accused, in their capacity as directors and shareholders of Energy Eco Sdn Bhd, of being entrusted with RM600,000 belonging to Moideen Kunjayu and committing CBT by dishonestly misusing funds disbursed in two tranches – RM400,000 and RM200,000 – in breach of a contract.

The contract, a shareholders’ advance agreement dated June 22, 2021, and May 12, 2024, required the funds to be used solely to finance the construction and expansion of the company’s glove manufacturing business in compliance with shariah principles.

The charges were framed under Section 409 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of between two and 20 years, whipping, and a fine upon conviction.

The duo also face similar charges involving RM1.95 million belonging to Koperasi Perumahan Sentul Pasar Kuala Lumpur Bhd, disbursed in three tranches of RM500,000, RM550,000 and RM900,000; RM2 million belonging to former deputy minister Mashitah Ibrahim; and RM6 million belonging to MyKad Kapital Sdn Bhd.

The offences were allegedly committed between June 22, 2021 and May 15, 2024 at several banks in the Klang Valley.

Daud previously served as chairman of the shariah advisory councils at both Bank Negara Malaysia and Securities Commission Malaysia.

The court set bail at RM100,000 each with one surety and ordered the accused to surrender their passports pending the case’s disposal.

They must also report to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters in Putrajaya once a month and refrain from contacting prosecution witnesses.

Deputy public prosecutor Mahadi Jumaat appeared for the prosecution. Lawyer Hamidi Noh represented Daud, while Zahida Zaman represented Norliza.

Daud was charged in February with abetting unlicensed securities trading activities involving a corporate entity.