A lawyer claimed trial in the Sessions Court in Petaling Jaya today to criminal breach of trust involving more than RM5 million, two years ago.

J Shanti, 47, allegedly misappropriated RM5,428,571.40 entrusted to her by a client and businessman, Yap Keow Eng, 58, at Shanti Jeyapalan, Zeti Zulfah & Partners, E-5-05 Blok E, Oasis Square, Ara Damansara on April 29, 2015.

The charge under Section 409 of the Penal Code carries a maximum 20 years imprisonment and whipping and fine on conviction.

Judge Azwarnida Affandi set RM80,000 as bail with one surety, and Aug 11 for re-mention.

Deputy public prosecutor Norazalina Razali appeared for the prosecution while counsel Lim You Ping represented the accused.

On April 4, Shanti claimed trial in the Magistrate’s Court to a charge of cheating two individuals over an alleged investment in medium cost apartments involving RM450,000.

- Bernama