KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — A Malaysian Armed Forces’ Joint Forces Headquarters chief of staff has been charged with criminal breach of trust involving RM5 million from the Armed Forces Welfare Fund (TKAT). Major General Datuk Mohamed Fauzi Kamis, 56, pleaded not guilty to the charge at the Sessions Court today.
Criminal Breach of Trust Allegations
Fauzi was charged with misappropriating RM5 million entrusted to him as assistant chief of staff for Personnel Services and chairman of the TKAT investment committee. He allegedly made an additional investment in Precious Amber International Bhd without obtaining approval from the investment committee.
The alleged offence took place at the Defence Ministry headquarters on Nov 27, 2023. A conviction under Section 409 of the Penal Code carries a maximum sentence of 20 years’ imprisonment, whipping, and a fine.
The case is ongoing.
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