Syariah Penal Code · s 239

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s 239Fraudulent collection of zakat

(1)

Any ‘Amil who collects zakat or fitrah and issues receipt thereof but does not surrender the amount collected to the Majlis within such period as determined by the Majlis is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $8,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both.

(2)

Any ‘Amil who collects zakat or fitrah and does not issue receipt thereof or issues false receipt is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $8,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both.

(3)

The Court shall, whether or not the ‘Amil has been convicted under subsection (1) or (2), order the collection of zakat or fitrah to be forfeited and paid to the Majlis.