Businesswoman charged with gaining unauthorised access to computer files

KUALA LUMPUR: A businesswoman was charged at the Sessions Court here today with gaining unauthorised access to computer material which contained files related a club’s meeting minutes, three years ago.

Datuk Gee Siew Yee, 56, pleaded not guilty when the charge was read to her before Judge Zaman Mohd Noor.

Gee was charged with unauthorised access to computer material belonging to Kuala Lumpur Royal Lake Club information technology manager Brian Periera, 32, with an intent to gain access to three club meetings files.

She allegedly committed the offence at the club’s premises in Dang Wangi here between 8am and 5pm on Sept 29, 2015.

The offence falls under Section 3(1) of the Computer Crimes Act 1997 which carries a maximum fine of RM 50,000 or five years’ imprisonment, or both, upon conviction.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Noor Jazilah Mohd Yushaa asked the court to set bail at RM8,000 with one surety.

However, the accused, represented by counsel Mr Ramesh Sivakumar, of Goik Ramesh & Loo, pleaded for a RM 5,000 bail, and said his client was not a flight risk.

The court set bail at RM 5,000 bail with one surety and set an additional condition, cautioning the accused against disturbing or threatening the prosecution witness. The court fixed May 18 for mention.