Kuala Lumpur:A businesswoman appeared in Sessions Court facing two charges related to the use of forged documents in the process of applying for Temporary Employment Visit Passes (PLKS) at Malaysia's Immigration Department.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Vanessa Charmaine, aged 55, pleaded not guilty to the charges which were presented before Judge Suzana Hussin. The alleged offenses took place on March 21 and June 12, 2023, at the Kuala Lumpur Immigration branch.

The charges against her fall under Section 471 of the Penal Code, which is punishable under Section 465. If convicted, the penalties could include a maximum jail term of two years, a fine, or both.

Deputy public prosecutor Irna Julieza Maaras is handling the prosecution, while Vanessa Charmaine is represented by counsel Shahidah Muslimah Roslan. The court set bail at RM20,000 with one surety for both charges and scheduled the next mention of the case for October 29.