FORMER Chief of the Malaysian Army Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan today pleaded not guilty to four charges involving more than RM2.12 million in alleged proceeds from unlawful activities at the Sessions Court inKuala Lumpur.
The plea was recorded after all charges were read out by a court interpreter before Judge Azura Alwi.
Muhammad Hafizuddeain, 58, is accused of receiving illicit funds amounting to RM969,000, RM474,850, RM488,550 and RM190,000, which were allegedly deposited into three of his personal bank accounts.
According to the charge sheets, the offences were allegedly committed at different bank branches in Kuala Lumpur, including locations along Jalan Melaka and Bukit Damansara, between February 2, 2024 and November 7, 2025.
Each charge was brought under Subsection 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 and is punishable under Subsection 4(1) of the same Act.
If convicted, Muhammad Hafizuddeain faces a prison sentence of up to 15 years and a fine of not less than five times the value of the proceeds involved or RM5 million, whichever is higher. - January 22, 2026
