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Former Malaysian Army Chief Arrested in Corruption Probe

1/8/2026

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Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, Malaysia's former army chief, and his two wives were arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission on January 7, 2025, in a military-tenders probe.
The couple will be remanded on January 8, 2025, at Putrajaya court.
Earlier that day, another couple was arrested in connection with the investigation.
The MACC has detained 17 company directors for cartel activities and frozen six bank accounts linked to a senior officer.

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Story summary

Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, Malaysia's former army chief, and his two wives were arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission on January 7, 2025, in a military-tenders probe.
The couple will be remanded on January 8, 2025, at Putrajaya court.
Earlier that day, another couple was arrested in connection with the investigation.
The MACC has detained 17 company directors for cartel activities and frozen six bank accounts linked to a senior officer.