A Malaysian soldier, currently suspended, has pleaded not guilty to defrauding a colleague of RM38,400. The charge relates to a purported investment scheme involving perfume, which authorities believe was fictitious. The soldier appeared in a magistrate’s court in Kuala Lumpur alongside three other individuals, all of whom also entered pleas of not guilty. Details regarding the other defendants and their alleged roles in the scheme remain limited. The case centers around allegations of deception and financial exploitation within military circles. Further proceedings will determine the validity of the claims and the extent of the alleged scam. The court will now schedule a trial date to address the accusations.