Former mosque chairman who siphoned S$371,000 is a hero who spent money on needy: Defence

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SINGAPORE: A former mosque chairman convicted of siphoning S$371,000 from donations over seven years is 'a hero to everyone who needs help', ...

from donations over seven years is"a hero to everyone who needs help", claimed his defence lawyer on Monday .

However, his lawyer on Monday told the judge that Ab Mutalif had spent"most of the money" - between S$67,000 and S$84,000 - helping the needy, ranging from homeless families and schoolchildren to foreign workers. "Yes, he had taken the money from the mosque, but he expended these monies on them," said Mr Singh, referring to those in need."We all know if you ask for monies you have to fill out many forms and basically there is red tape."

He added that Ab Mutalif also paid S$130,000 to renovate the toilets at Masjid Darussalam, urging the court to take it into consideration. However, he added that this was done by the mosque"as an entity where collective decisions are taken". He dismissed the claims by the defence lawyer, saying that the multiple assertions are"bare assertions without proof".

 

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Robin hood.....

Hope caning is included on with jail sentence

Hahahaha

Using the 'poor & needy' as defence for his serious 'alibaba acts' is despicable and forbidden! Also, Islam forbids one to lie! He deserves very harsh sentencing! (Both now & hereafter!)

Whatever the outcome, Allah is the best judge. No district judge can deny this.

Bodohhhhhh

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