Malaysia to charge two top military

Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission charged two top military officers following a probe into money laundering and graft allegations.



Former army chief Muhammad Hafizuddiean Jantan together with his wife 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.



The MACC has been investigating allegations of bribery linked to army procurement projects, raiding several firms and seizing bank accounts linked to a suspect and their family members.



Muhammad Hafizuddeain has been placed on leave since late December ⁠pending the investigation, while Mohd Nizam officially retired earlier this month.

The MACC said it was also completing a probe into two other senior military officers, with the investigation papers ⁠to be submitted to prosecutors soon for further action.