Hasanah Abdul Hamid, the former head of the Malaysian External Intelligence Organisation (MEIO), is expected to be charged on Thursday in relation to the alleged misappropriation of US$12 million (RM49.91 million at current rates) in funds.

Hasanah will be brought to the KL Sessions Court at about 8am and will be charged under Section 409 of the Penal Code, said a source with knowledge of the investigations.

Section 409 deals with criminal breach of trust by public servants or agents, and is punishable by a maximum jail term of 20 years, whipping, and a possible fine upon conviction...