An official of Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia (Ikram), already facing 158 charges of using his position for gratification, was today charged again at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court with 17 counts of money laundering involving more than RM17.9 million between 2021 and 2025.

Fakhrudin Abd Karim, 57, however, pleaded not guilty after the charges were read out before judge Azrul Darus.

“I understand the charges and wish to claim trial,” he said after...