Malaysian ex-army chief, wife deny laundering US$544,000 in military procurement scandal

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Iman Muttaqin YusofJanuary 22, 2026 at 05:48 AM

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Malaysia's former army chief, Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, and his wife, Salwani Anuar, pleaded not guilty to money laundering charges in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. The charges, filed under Malaysia's anti-money-laundering law, are linked to an investigation into alleged bribery and abuse of power in military procurement. Hafizuddeain is accused of receiving 2.12 million ringgit (US$544,000) in illicit funds between 2024 and 2025, while Salwani faces charges involving 77,000 ringgit. If convicted, they face imprisonment and substantial fines. Both were granted bail and ordered to surrender their passports and report monthly to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

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Kuala Lumpur 50% Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) 60% Malaysia ×270% Salwani Anuar ×480% Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan ×390%

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money laundering 100% military procurement 80% corruption 70% bribery 60% abuse of power 60% anti-money-laundering law 50% criminal charges 50% trial 40% malaysian anti-corruption commission 40%

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