‘Datuk’ head of ‘Geng Upik’ charged with laundering RM800,000

 Maslan Sani claims trial to nine money laundering charges.

In June 2025, the High Court sentenced Maslan Sani to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to being a member of ‘Geng Upik’ between 2015 and 2023. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA:

The alleged head of an organised crime group called “Geng Upik” was charged in the Kota Kinabalu sessions court with nine counts of money laundering involving over RM800,000.

Maslan Sani, a 42-year-old with a “Datuk” title, claimed trial after the charges were read before judge Zaini Fisher @ Fisal, Harian Metro reported.

Maslan, who is currently serving a five-year jail term for gang membership, is accused of receiving a total of RM821,950 in nine transactions in two bank accounts belonging to him.

The offences were allegedly committed at several CIMB Bank branches in Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and Lahad Datu between January and December 2016.

He was charged under Section 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act, which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a minimum RM5 million fine, if convicted.

The court fixed Aug 11 for case management. No bail was granted as Maslan is serving his jail term.

In June 2025, the High Court sentenced Maslan to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to being a member of “Geng Upik” between 2015 and 2023.

He was charged with acting as the gang’s head. - FMT