How were the RM98 million funds allegedly misused?

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Fakhrudin Abd Karim Pleads Not Guilty to 158 Charges of Misusing Over RM98 Million

Fakhrudin Abd Karim, an official with Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia (Ikram), has pleaded not guilty to 158 charges related to the alleged misuse of over RM98 million for personal gratification. The alleged offences, which occurred between January 6, 2021, and August 6, 2025, at Ikram's Hulu Selangor office, involved directing substantial sums from Ikram's accounts. These charges fall under Section 23(1) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009.
Allegations of Bribes for an NGO

Under 149 of the charges, Fakhrudin, in his capacity as an authorised signatory for an Ikram account, is accused of using his position to obtain RM81.95 million in bribes. This gratification was allegedly channelled to an associate, identified as the non-governmental organisation (NGO) Ehsan Care Solution. The prosecution contends that Fakhrudin instructed 149 fund transfers from Ikram's account to Ehsan Care Solution's Maybank Islamic account.
Diversion of Funds to Personal Accounts

Further allegations detail that Fakhrudin directed nine other transactions, totalling RM16.32 million, from the NGO's funds into two of his personal Maybank Islamic accounts. These alleged actions represent a significant portion of the total sum in question, indicating a pattern of diverting funds through various channels.
Potential Penalties and Bail Conditions

If convicted, Fakhrudin faces a potential jail term of up to 20 years and a fine of no less than five times the value of the bribes or RM10,000, whichever is higher, as stipulated by Section 24(1) of the MACC Act 2009. The court granted Fakhrudin bail amounting to RM500,000, secured by two sureties, and has set August 7 for case management.
Ikram's Internal Response

Following the court proceedings, Ikram has issued a notice requiring Fakhrudin to step aside from decision-making and operational matters within the organisation. This measure is intended to ensure the integrity of ongoing operations and investigations while the legal process unfolds.

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