Kuala lumpur: Salwani Anuar @ Kamaruddin, wife of former Chief of Army Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, faced charges in the Sessions Court for allegedly receiving RM77,000 from unlawful activities. Salwani, 27, pleaded not guilty to the charges presented before Judge Rosli Ahmad.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Salwani, who controls Wany Venture, was accused of receiving sums of RM50,000, RM7,000, RM10,000, and RM10,000 into the company's bank account at Damansara Heights between November 2024 and November 2025. The charges fall under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, which could lead to a maximum jail term of 15 years and a fine based on the value of the unlawful proceeds.
Deputy public prosecutor Datuk Wan Shahruddin Wan Ladin suggested a bail amount between RM30,000 and RM50,000, citing the severity of the offense and the potential flight risk. He requested that Salwani surrender her passport and report to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) monthly.
Salwani's lawyer, Fahmi Abd Moin, requested leniency, describing her as a housewife with no fixed income, dependent on her husband, who was also charged with related offenses. Fahmi emphasized Salwani's cooperation with the MACC and her dependence on her husband for financial support.
The court allowed Salwani to remain seated during the proceedings due to a chronic boil causing her pain. Ultimately, the court set bail at RM30,000 with the conditions proposed by the prosecution and scheduled the next mention of the case for March 30.
Judge Rosli agreed to transfer the case to Sessions Court Judge Azura Alwi, citing efficiency and shared witness testimony. Muhammad Hafizuddeain faced similar charges, accused of unlawfully obtaining over RM2.12 million.
The MACC, under Ops Parasit, detained a senior officer and his two wives regarding army tender projects. The investigation, starting in October 2025, involves high-ranking officers and public interest, with several arrests made for alleged corruption and misuse of public funds in military procurement projects.