The Sun
by Charles Ramendran
"This is worrying as these clients placed their trusts on these lawyers to facilitate their legal needs but were cheated instead. We advise the public to be cautious when engaging a lawyer and when in doubt, please consult the Bar Council which has records of blacklisted lawyers," she said at a press conference at Bukit Aman.
Nooryah said yesterday, police arrested a lawyer who is in his 50's at his house in Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya at 8am for allegedly cheating his client in land deal worth RM15 million.
She said the lawyer was taken to a court in Kuala Lumpur where he was charged for the offence.
Nooryah said the case is not related to the Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya land deal which went awry and led to her death and three of her associates.
Contacted by theSun, Bar Council president Ragunath Kesavan said those who wish to engage lawyers could also get referals or recommendations from a trusted associate who is aware of the credentials of the counsel.
"Be cautious when you pay for the charges by asking for what you are paying for and always ensure you are issued a receipt," he said.
He said the public could check for blacklisted lawyers at the Malaysian Bar's official website or call the council to enquire on a particular lawyer.
Ragunath said action can also be taken by the council against lawyers for overcharging conveyancing fees.
by Charles Ramendran
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27, 2010): An average of one white-collar crime involving lawyers is being reported every day nationwide and the public are advised to consult the Bar Council before engaging any lawyer.
Federal Commercial Crimes Investigations Department (CCID) deputy director DCP Datuk Nooryah Md Anvar said from January till September this year, police have arrested 35 lawyers nationwide for 290 cases reported against them.
She said the offences committed were for criminal breach of trust, siphoning clients funds, falsifying affidavits, land and property titles and other documents related to the sale and purchase of fixed assets.
About half out of the 35 lawyers arrested by police this year are from Selangor and Johor.
Federal Commercial Crimes Investigations Department (CCID) deputy director DCP Datuk Nooryah Md Anvar said from January till September this year, police have arrested 35 lawyers nationwide for 290 cases reported against them.
She said the offences committed were for criminal breach of trust, siphoning clients funds, falsifying affidavits, land and property titles and other documents related to the sale and purchase of fixed assets.
About half out of the 35 lawyers arrested by police this year are from Selangor and Johor.
"This is worrying as these clients placed their trusts on these lawyers to facilitate their legal needs but were cheated instead. We advise the public to be cautious when engaging a lawyer and when in doubt, please consult the Bar Council which has records of blacklisted lawyers," she said at a press conference at Bukit Aman.
Nooryah said yesterday, police arrested a lawyer who is in his 50's at his house in Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya at 8am for allegedly cheating his client in land deal worth RM15 million.
She said the lawyer was taken to a court in Kuala Lumpur where he was charged for the offence.
Nooryah said the case is not related to the Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya land deal which went awry and led to her death and three of her associates.
Contacted by theSun, Bar Council president Ragunath Kesavan said those who wish to engage lawyers could also get referals or recommendations from a trusted associate who is aware of the credentials of the counsel.
"Be cautious when you pay for the charges by asking for what you are paying for and always ensure you are issued a receipt," he said.
He said the public could check for blacklisted lawyers at the Malaysian Bar's official website or call the council to enquire on a particular lawyer.
Ragunath said action can also be taken by the council against lawyers for overcharging conveyancing fees.
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