FIRDAUS RIZAL BIN ABDUL MANAN

FIRDAUS RIZAL BIN ABDUL MANAN

Given the prolonged period of offences (2012–2019), the large aggregate losses involving multiple victims (some deceased), absence of restitution, and that the offences were separate transactions at different times, the court imposed substantial custodial sentences and fines; guilty pleas and personal mitigation reduced but did not avoid significant punishment; sentences for each count are to run separately (consecutively) and corporal punishment was moderated due to medical conditions.

Citation
AC-62K-13-12/2025 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
Parties
Prosecutor: Public Prosecutor; Defendant: Firdaus Rizal bin Abdul Manan
Court
Sessions Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
22 December 2025
Case Number
AC-62K-13-12/2025 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
Procedural Posture
Criminal (offences Under Section 409 Penal Code Breach of Trust) / Sentencing (conviction on Guilty Plea); Appeal Against Sentence Filed
Outcome
Defendant convicted on guilty pleas and sentenced on nine counts under Section 409 Penal Code; appeal against sentence lodged.
Legal Topics
Breach of Trust, Sentencing Principles, Concurrent Vs Consecutive Sentences, Guilty Plea Mitigation, Aggravating Factors
Source Language
Malay/English
Criminal Law Fraud/breach of Trust Sentencing Law Breach of Trust Sentencing Principles Concurrent Vs Consecutive Sentences Guilty Plea Mitigation Aggravating Factors

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Parties

Public Prosecutor

Prosecutor

Firdaus Rizal bin Abdul Manan

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal (offences Under Section 409 Penal Code Breach of Trust) / Sentencing (conviction on Guilty Plea); Appeal Against Sentence Filed

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for multiple offences under Section 409 Penal Code
  2. 2 Whether sentences should run concurrently or consecutively
  3. 3 Weight to be given to guilty pleas and mitigating factors (age, dependents, ill health, lack of income)

Ratio Decidendi

Given the prolonged period of offences (2012–2019), the large aggregate losses involving multiple victims (some deceased), absence of restitution, and that the offences were separate transactions at different times, the court imposed substantial custodial sentences and fines; guilty pleas and personal mitigation reduced but did not avoid significant punishment; sentences for each count are to run separately (consecutively) and corporal punishment was moderated due to medical conditions.

Court Disposition

Defendant convicted on guilty pleas and sentenced on nine counts under Section 409 Penal Code; appeal against sentence lodged.

Orders

  • For each of the nine charges: 2 years imprisonment, 2 strokes, and a fine of RM10,000 (in default 6 months imprisonment)
  • Sentences of imprisonment to run separately (consecutively) for each charge