Kuala Lumpur: Former Malaysian Army Chief Mohammad Hafizuddin Jantan and his wife Silwani Anwar were charged on Thursday with money lau...
Kuala Lumpur: Former Malaysian Army Chief Mohammad Hafizuddin Jantan and his wife Silwani Anwar were charged on Thursday with money laundering offences. The case is part of a broader investigation into corruption linked to military procurement, which also involves other senior military officers.
According to the prosecution, the 57-year-old Mohammad Hafizuddin Jantan and 26-year-old Silwani Anwar pleaded not guilty and claimed trial. Authorities allege that between February 2024 and November 2025, a total of RM2.122 million, believed to be proceeds from illegal activities, was transferred into Hafizuddin’s bank accounts.
Court documents state that Silwani Anwar is accused of receiving RM77,000 into the account of a company she controlled. Both accused were released on bail, with conditions including surrendering their passports to the court and reporting monthly to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
Reports added that Mohammad Hafizuddin was placed on immediate leave in December and retired on January 1. During the investigation, authorities raided several companies and froze bank accounts linked to the suspects.
Each money laundering charge carries a maximum sentence of 15 years’ imprisonment and a fine of up to five times the amount involved or RM5 million, whichever is higher. Mohammad Hafizuddin is also scheduled to face two additional charges in Shah Alam on Friday, while Silwani Anwar is expected to face another charge in Terengganu next week.
Following these developments, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ordered a temporary suspension of all police and armed forces procurement to ensure full compliance with procedures. Local media reported that the MACC is also investigating the owners of 26 companies linked to military procurement.
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