Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Malaysia Seizes Cash in Army Graft Probe
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized a large amount of money, 2.4 million ringgit, which is about $591,716.
This money is connected to a investigation into bribery related to army contracts.
The money was seized when someone tried to move it to another place.
A former army chief, Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, is involved in this case and has been on leave since late December.
The MACC is looking into this matter to find out more about the bribery scheme.
Malaysia's anti-graft agency seized 2.4 million ringgit ($591,716) in cash linked to an army procurement graft probe.
The cash was seized when an individual connected to the case tried to transfer it to another location.
Former army chief Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan is involved in the investigation and has been on leave since late December.
The MACC raided several firms suspected of involvement in the bribery scheme and froze six bank accounts.
A new Chief of the Malaysian Army was appointed effective January 1.
- Who
- Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and former army chief Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan
- What
- Seizure of 2.4 million ringgit in cash linked to army procurement graft probe
- When
- January 7
- Where
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Why
- Investigation into alleged bribery involving army procurement contracts
- Amount Seized
- 2.4 million ringgit ($591,716)
- Agency Involved
- Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)
- Individuals Involved
- Former army chief Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan
- Date of Seizure
- January 7
- Exchange Rate
- $1 = 4.0560 ringgit