Former Tabung Haji chairperson Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim claimed trial to 12 counts of gratification and money laundering amounting to RM144.6 million at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur today.

Azeez, who is Baling MP, was charged with three counts of gratification under Section 24(1) of the MACC Act 2009.

He was also charged with nine counts of money laundering under Section 16(a)(A) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (Amla)