Ex-army chief remanded for 7 days in graft probe

Published: Jan 8, 2026 4:41 AM | Updated: Jan 8, 2026 7:27 AM

Former army chief Hafizuddeain Jantan has been remanded for seven days to assist probes into a controversial military procurement tender.

One of his wives was also remanded for six days, while another of his spouses will be remanded for three days.

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