Bukit Aman to probe ex-army chief’s reports against activist

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26 Jan 2026 • 9:08 PM MYT
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Bukit Aman’s Classified Crimes Unit takes over investigation into former army chief’s reports against an activist over leaked documents and slander.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Bukit Aman Classified Crimes Investigation Unit will take over the investigation into two reports made by former Chief of Army Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan against an activist.

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus confirmed the matter in a statement.

“We received reports about the matter, the contents and the investigation have been taken over by the Bukit Aman Classified Crimes Unit,” he said.

Muhammad Hafizuddeain lodged the police reports at the Dang Wangi police station over leaked banking documents and the spread of false statements he claimed were slanderous.

He is also said to be seriously considering taking civil action against the related banking institution and individual who allegedly slandered him.

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