KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — A senior officer of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), Maj Gen Datuk Mohamed Fauzi Kamis, was charged at the Sessions Court here today with criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM5 million from the Armed Forces Welfare Fund (TKAT) about two years ago.
Mohamed Fauzi, 56, who was dressed in a dark blue full suit, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out before Judge Suzana Hussin.
“I understand the charge; I plead not guilty and claim trial,” said the accused, who is the chief of staff of the Joint Forces Headquarters.
Mohamed Fauzi was charged in his capacity as assistant chief of staff for personnel services (AKSPA) and chairman of the TKAT Investment Committee, with committing the offence by dishonestly misappropriating the funds through additional investments in Precious Amber International Berhad without obtaining approval from the TKAT Investment Committee.
The offence was allegedly committed at the Ministry of Defence, Jalan Padang Tembak, Kementah here on November 27, 2023.
The charge was framed under Section 409 of the Penal Code (Act 574), which provides for a prison term of not less than two years and up to 20 years, whipping, and a fine upon conviction.
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