KUALA LUMPUR – Former army chief Tan Sri Hafizuddeain Jantan, 57, was brought before the Sessions Court today and charged with four counts of money laundering involving RM2.12 million. He pleaded not guilty to all charges before Judge Azura Alwi.
Prosecutors allege Hafizuddeain received unlawful proceeds amounting to RM2,122,400, credited into his personal bank accounts in four separate transactions — RM969,000, RM474,850, RM488,550 and RM190,000.
The offences were said to have taken place between February 2, 2024 and November 7, 2025 at two banks in Kuala Lumpur.
The charges were filed under Section 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001. If convicted, Hafizuddeain faces up to 15 years in prison and a fine of either five times the value of the proceeds or RM5 million, whichever is higher. - January 22, 2026
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