The Defence Ministry will await the outcome of an official investigation into money laundering allegations against a senior military officer before taking any action.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) will await the results of an official investigation into money laundering allegations involving a senior Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) officer before taking any further action.
Its minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, said MINDEF fully respects the ongoing and future legal processes.
He stated this commitment aligns with the ministry’s dedication to legal compliance and justice.
“MINDEF will await the results of the official investigation before issuing any further statements or taking subsequent action, in accordance with the provisions of the prevailing law,” Khaled said in a statement.
He urged the public not to speculate, accuse, or judge until the investigation is completed and official findings are announced.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) had earlier asked activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin, known as Chegubard, to come forward and make an official report regarding his allegation.
Badrul Hisham filed a police report at the Dang Wangi district police headquarters, claiming a review of forensic documents he received anonymously showed monthly deposits of tens of thousands of ringgit into accounts linked to a senior officer and his family.
