KUALA LUMPUR: Armed Forces Joint Forces Headquarters chief of staff Major General Datuk Mohamed Fauzi Kamis was charged in the Sessions Court today with criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM5 million from the Armed Forces Welfare Fund (TKAT).
Fauzi, 56, pleaded not guilty to the charge read before judge Suzana Hussin.
According to the charge sheet, Fauzi, in his capacity as the assistant chief of staff for Personnel Services and chairman of the Armed Forces Welfare Fund (TKAT) investment committee, was entrusted with RM5 million belonging to the fund.
He is alleged to have misappropriated the money by making an additional investment in Precious Amber International Bhd without the committee's approval.
The offence was allegedly committed at the Defence Ministry headquarters on Nov 27, 2023.
The charge, under Section 409 of the Penal Code, carries a maximum of 20 years' imprisonment, whipping, and a fine upon conviction. - NST
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