US EditionMalaysia to charge 2 former generals in high-profile military corruption case
Charges include money laundering and abuse of power in a probe that led to raids, arrests, and seizure of millions of ringgit tied to defence contracts, officials said.
- The MACC said it has obtained consent from the Attorney-General to charge Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, Salwani Anuar, and Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaafar, with court appearances scheduled for Jan 22 and Jan 23.
- The investigation began last month after complaints alleging bribery, irregularities and cartel-like behaviour in military procurement contracts, while Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim last week ordered a procurement freeze and tighter scrutiny to bolster the domestic supply chain.
- The former army chief will face charges including 4 counts under Section 4 of the AMLATFPUAA 2001 at the Kuala Lumpur Special Corruption Court, the MACC said.
- Investigators have raided firms suspected of collusion, arrested senior officers, and seized millions of ringgit in cash, luxury goods, and frozen bank accounts, and the MACC said papers on two other senior Armed Forces officers will be submitted soon.
- This case is notable because it targets former chiefs of the army and defence forces, believed to be the first prosecutions at this level, and Anwar Ibrahim warned of `songlap` and `sakau` while the MACC said it remains committed to addressing corruption.
11 Articles
11 Articles
High-Ranking Malaysian Military Chiefs Face Landmark Corruption Charges
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency is set to charge two former top military commanders, Hafizuddiean Jantan and Mohamad Nizam Jaafar, for alleged corruption in defence procurement deals. This marks a significant escalation in tackling corruption at the highest military levels, considered a national security threat.
Malaysia to charge 2 top military officers over alleged corruption
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission said on Wednesday (Jan 21) it will charge two top military officers following a probe into money laundering and graft allegations.Former army chief Muhammad Hafizuddiean Jantan will be charged under money laundering laws while former armed forces chief Mohd Nizam Jaafar will face charges related to abuse of power, criminal breach of trust, and for illegally accepting gifts, it said in a statem…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
