Ex-Army Chief’s Wife Charged Over RM5,000 in Alleged Illegal Proceeds

The wife of a former army chief arrives at the Sessions Court to face charges linked to alleged unlawful financial transactions.

KUALA LUMPUR : The wife of a former Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) chief was charged in the Sessions Court today with receiving RM5,000 believed to be proceeds from unlawful activities.

The accused, who appeared before the court this morning, was charged under Section 4(1)(a) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA), which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to five times the amount involved, or both, upon conviction.

According to the charge, the woman allegedly received the funds into her personal bank account, knowing or having reasonable grounds to suspect that the money originated from illegal sources. The alleged offence was said to have taken place several years ago, during the tenure of her husband as a senior military officer.

Deputy Public Prosecutor informed the court that the charge followed extensive investigations by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), which had tracked suspicious financial transactions involving several individuals connected to the former top military official.

The accused pleaded not guilty and claimed trial. Her defence counsel requested for bail, citing her cooperation with investigators, her family responsibilities, and the fact that she posed no flight risk.

The court allowed bail at RM10,000 with one surety and fixed a later date for case mention and submission of relevant documents.

Earlier, the former army chief himself was charged in a separate case involving allegations of abuse of power and corruption linked to procurement contracts during his tenure.

Investigators believe the cases are connected, forming part of a broader probe into alleged irregularities within military procurement processes.

The prosecution said further charges could be filed should new evidence emerge as investigations are still ongoing.

The case has attracted significant public attention, raising renewed concerns over governance, transparency, and accountability within national institutions.