A. Vinodvarma, 36, is accused of committing the act against Ashha Begum, 24, at Taman Bamboo, Off Jalan Ipoh, Sentul, at 6.20pm on May 22. — Pexels pic (New users only) It's tax relief season! Get up to RM300 when you save with Versa! Plus, enjoy an additional FREE RM10 when you sign up using code VERSAMM10 with a min. cash-in of RM100 today. T&Cs apply. Thursday, 28 May 2026 3:44 PM MYT KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — A delivery man pleaded not guilty in the Magistrates’ Court here today to a charge of criminal intimidation against a hair salon assistant last week.A. Vinodvarma, 36, is accused of committing the act against Ashha Begum, 24, at Taman Bamboo, Off Jalan Ipoh, Sentul, at 6.20pm on May 22.He was charged under Section 506 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum prison sentence of two years, or a fine, or both, upon conviction.Earlier, deputy public prosecutor Amritpreet Kaur Randhawa did not offer bail to the accused, as the offence falls under the non-bailable category.However, Vinodvarma’s lawyer, Erickka Farrise Amir, sought bail, saying that her client is the family’s breadwinner and poses no flight risk.“My client is single and cares for his elderly and infirm parents. Therefore, I request that bail be granted,” she said.Magistrate Farah Nabihah Muhammad Dan then allowed him to be released on bail of RM4,000 with two sureties, along with an additional condition that he must report to the nearest police station once a month.The accused was also ordered not to interfere with the prosecution’s witnesses or the victim until the case is concluded. Case mention was set for June 30. — Bernama