Accountant gets nine years’ jail, fined RM12,000 for injuring, trafficking maid

: An accountant was sentenced to nine years in prison and fined RM12,000 by the Sessions Court here today for causing injuries and trafficking an Indonesian domestic worker three years ago.

“Domestic workers are human beings, not punching bags to be used to vent frustration or beaten due to negligence. It is evident that the victim suffered regular injuries and pain in areas including the head, neck, ears and thighs. The charge framed under Section 323 of the Penal Code, carries a maximum sentence of one year in prison or with a fine of up to RM2,000, upon conviction.

She was also charged under Section 13 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007 which provides a maximum penalty of up to 20 years’ imprisonment and a fine upon conviction.

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