Former army chief charged with RM2.12m money laundering in Kuala Lumpur court
KUALA LUMPUR: Former army chief Tan Sri Hafizuddeain Jantan has been charged in the sessions court, here, today with four counts of money laundering involving RM2.12 million.
The 57-year-old is accused of receiving proceeds from unlawful activities totaling RM2,122,400, deposited into his bank accounts in four separate transactions of RM969,000, RM474,850, RM488,550, and RM190,000.
The alleged offences occurred between Feb 2, 2024 and Nov 7, 2025, at two banks in Kuala Lumpur.
Hafizuddeain faces charges framed under Section 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years’ imprisonment and a fine of up to five times the value of the proceeds, or RM5 million, whichever is higher.
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