willliam thien13 September 2012 22:12
HAD THE “DEVELOPMENT FUND ACCOUNT” BEEN TAMPERED WITH BEFORE CARRYING OUT THE AUDITING?
The latest episode in the fraud scandal about the church leader has shocked all the church members. They express their gratitude to the “THETRUTHASC”, saying it was the author’s efforts and strong desire to piece together all the facts and evidence that enabled them to get a better understanding of the unethical practices in the Diocese.
The amount, more than RM10 millions involved in the scandal, is considered as tremendous, unprecedented and a historic shame to the Diocese. Judging from the auditor’s report and the analysis of the “THETRUTHASC”, church members believe that the leader and some of his associates have obviously committed a breach of trust. What are the consequences of choosing to sin?
It is suspected that the Sale & Purchase Agreement for the shop-lot in Tenom had been tampered with before conducting the audit of the Diocese account by George Lim. From the information disclosed, the actual amount overpaid for the shop-lot should be RM108,830.00 and not RM58,830.00 as detected. It could be justified by referring to the facts as outlined below:
1. The Agreement was made between Lingkudou Development Sdn Bhd and Bishop of Sabah.
2. Date of the Agreement: 30th December 2009
3. Agreement prepared by: Messrs Azman Baginda & Co, 1st Floor, Block E1, Lot 7 & 8, Beriawa Shophouse, Jalan Bumiputra, P.O.Box 274, 89008 Keningau, Sabah, Malaysia. Tel: 087-331743.
4. Price of the shop-lot: it was RM365,000.00 as clearly stated in the agreement.
5. Address of the shop-lot: Lot No. 6, Block A, Pangie Industrail Complex. (TL167503844, District of Tenom)
6. Stamp duty payable : RM6,300.00 which was levied on RM365,000.00 (refer to the letter from LHDN dated 28/01/2010).
Payments made to the developer has however raised doubt about the integrity of the church leaders as it was overpaid for RM50,000.00, making the cost of the shop-lot from RM365,000.00 to RM415,000.00.
The following analysis of payments will justify the claim.
• 1st payment : RM36,500.00 (Cheque No. HSBC 344511) was made on 28/12/09 under payment voucher no. pv76/Dec 09.
• 2nd payment : RM328,500.00 (Cheque No. HSBC 344674) was made on 3/03/10 under payment voucher no. pv3/Mar 2010.
• 3rd payment : RM50,000.00 (Cheque No. HSBC 593261) was made on 18/06/10 under payment voucher no. pv53/Jun 2010.
Church members are asking the following questions.
1. How many sets of the relevant agreement are being kept by the leader?
2. Why did he need to make the additional payment of RM108,830.00 to the developer?
3. Was the agreement tampered with?
4. Was the additional amount paid to the developer?
5. Was it just a miscommunication that caused the extra payment?
All church leaders and clergies are reminded to be honest in their behavior. Cheating violates a holy God. Cheating and godliness cannot live together in peace. One must give in to the other.
They are urged to read Proverbs 11: 1-3 “1The LORD hates cheating, but he delights in honesty. 2Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. 3Good people are guided by their honesty; treacherous people are destroyed by their dishonesty.”
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The leader, the chancellor and the treasurer are required to give parishioners a detailed explanation.
By William Thien
Dated: 14th September 2012
ReplyThe latest episode in the fraud scandal about the church leader has shocked all the church members. They express their gratitude to the “THETRUTHASC”, saying it was the author’s efforts and strong desire to piece together all the facts and evidence that enabled them to get a better understanding of the unethical practices in the Diocese.
The amount, more than RM10 millions involved in the scandal, is considered as tremendous, unprecedented and a historic shame to the Diocese. Judging from the auditor’s report and the analysis of the “THETRUTHASC”, church members believe that the leader and some of his associates have obviously committed a breach of trust. What are the consequences of choosing to sin?
It is suspected that the Sale & Purchase Agreement for the shop-lot in Tenom had been tampered with before conducting the audit of the Diocese account by George Lim. From the information disclosed, the actual amount overpaid for the shop-lot should be RM108,830.00 and not RM58,830.00 as detected. It could be justified by referring to the facts as outlined below:
1. The Agreement was made between Lingkudou Development Sdn Bhd and Bishop of Sabah.
2. Date of the Agreement: 30th December 2009
3. Agreement prepared by: Messrs Azman Baginda & Co, 1st Floor, Block E1, Lot 7 & 8, Beriawa Shophouse, Jalan Bumiputra, P.O.Box 274, 89008 Keningau, Sabah, Malaysia. Tel: 087-331743.
4. Price of the shop-lot: it was RM365,000.00 as clearly stated in the agreement.
5. Address of the shop-lot: Lot No. 6, Block A, Pangie Industrail Complex. (TL167503844, District of Tenom)
6. Stamp duty payable : RM6,300.00 which was levied on RM365,000.00 (refer to the letter from LHDN dated 28/01/2010).
Payments made to the developer has however raised doubt about the integrity of the church leaders as it was overpaid for RM50,000.00, making the cost of the shop-lot from RM365,000.00 to RM415,000.00.
The following analysis of payments will justify the claim.
• 1st payment : RM36,500.00 (Cheque No. HSBC 344511) was made on 28/12/09 under payment voucher no. pv76/Dec 09.
• 2nd payment : RM328,500.00 (Cheque No. HSBC 344674) was made on 3/03/10 under payment voucher no. pv3/Mar 2010.
• 3rd payment : RM50,000.00 (Cheque No. HSBC 593261) was made on 18/06/10 under payment voucher no. pv53/Jun 2010.
Church members are asking the following questions.
1. How many sets of the relevant agreement are being kept by the leader?
2. Why did he need to make the additional payment of RM108,830.00 to the developer?
3. Was the agreement tampered with?
4. Was the additional amount paid to the developer?
5. Was it just a miscommunication that caused the extra payment?
All church leaders and clergies are reminded to be honest in their behavior. Cheating violates a holy God. Cheating and godliness cannot live together in peace. One must give in to the other.
They are urged to read Proverbs 11: 1-3 “1The LORD hates cheating, but he delights in honesty. 2Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. 3Good people are guided by their honesty; treacherous people are destroyed by their dishonesty.”
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The leader, the chancellor and the treasurer are required to give parishioners a detailed explanation.
By William Thien
Dated: 14th September 2012
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This morning at the 7.30am English service, the epistle reading
half dead lacks oomph and the Gospel declaration was full of errors, and
the Pulpit sermon by Dean Chak was reading from a prepared text and so
boring and lacking in the spirit of worship and that is the church of a
sociopath AVCF.. and worst to come..The Dean refused my offer of feet wash him in church…
AVCF = AV Crime Fund = RM50,000.
http://thetrutheng.com/2014/02/22/pac-report-acquisition-of-tenom-shop-lot/#respond
my comment there pending approval ---
The whole transaction smells a rat. I did hear that the Chancellor that he was not extended a copy of the S&P during the Dialogue session in ASC on 15th October, 2012? Why was this like that? Why did he not request a copy of the S&P after the sale was transacted as the Chancellor must know this matter? It is also strange that the local church is allowed to handle the legal aspect when the skill was not there. If the Chancellor was not consulted or in the know, then can we blame the Chancellor for selective attention when he knew the truth behind the deal.
Also was the Stamp duty's discrepancy rectified for the good name of the ADOS already rotten by then?
Also someone unknown passed me some valid documents almost complete set and I can see the crux of the matter of fraud being committed. I am prepared to pin point the crux of the issue if I am given the chance to do a comprehensive audit and raise a set of queries to pin the "theft". Did the same persons sign the vouchers and the cheques? If not, there lies the LIES of the criminals to be identified. I think PAC did not see a few pages of the case if they were not presented. Did the PAC study indepth of the vouchers or just had a cursory look? Can the Police and MACC look at the vouchers again?
I know the modus operandi of this crime of RM50,000. Did the Police or MACC examine the seller?
