Former Tabung Haji COO Adi Azuan charged with receiving RM302,000 in house renovations

Former Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) chief operating officer, Datuk Adi Azuan Abdul Ghani, appeared in court on September 24, 2021, to face three charges of corruption related to home renovation expenses totaling over RM302,000. Adi Azuan pleaded not guilty to all charges. Prosecutors allege that he received the renovation costs for three properties in Shah Alam, Kota Damansara, and USJ 2, Subang Jaya, from Thamsulazri Ismail, a director at AG Reka Sdn Bhd who had official connections to Adi Azuan's public duties.

The alleged offenses occurred on March 7, 2017. The charges fall under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which allows for a maximum penalty of two years in prison, a fine, or both. Deputy Public Prosecutor Muaz Ahmad Khairuddin suggested temporary bail at RM70,000 with one surety, while defense counsel Wan Azwan Aiman Wan Fakhruddin requested a lower bail sum of RM30,000, citing Adi Azuan's role as the primary financial supporter for his four sons, including one in university.

The court imposed bail at RM50,000 with two sureties and ordered the surrender of Adi Azuan's passport. The case is scheduled to be heard again on November 25, 2021.