Ex-UKM centre director charged with 21 counts of money laundering

 Muhammad Hussin claims trial to all charges under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.

Muhammad Hussin allegedly misused his position to secure funds, which MACC claimed were subsequently used for his personal benefit and to purchase assets. (MACC pic)

PETALING JAYA:

A former director for UKMShape – Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia centre to manage and promote academic programmes – was charged with 21 counts of money laundering involving RM1.55 million at the sessions court, here, today.

Muhammad Hussin, 64, pleaded not guilty before judge Awang Kerisnada Awang Mahmud to all charges under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.

In a statement, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said Muhammad was charged with carrying out 21 transactions involving RM1,552,645 between 2022 and 2026.

Muhammad allegedly misused his position to secure the funds, which MACC claimed were subsequently used for his personal benefit and to purchase assets.

The prosecution was conducted by MACC deputy public prosecutor Muaz Ahmad Khairuddin, while Muhammad was represented by lawyer Adam Danial.

The court fixed Dec 14 for mention. - FMT