I'm not a thief, says Najib again

Bede Hong Alfian Z.M. Tahir Bede Hong, Alfian Z.M. Tahir Updated 5 years ago · Published on 20 Sep 2018 5:45PM · 17 Comments

Former prime minister Najib Razak leaving the Kuala Lumpur court complex where he was charged with multiple counts of corruption today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, September 20, 2018.

NAJIB Razak has reiterated that he is not a thief.

The former prime minister said this as he walked out of the sessions court in Kuala Lumpur today after he was slapped with 25 charges in relation to the RM2.6 billion “donation” he claims to have received from Saudi royalty.

“The RM2.6 billion issue was used to the maximum to tarnish my name.

“This court case will give me the chance to clear my name now,” he told reporters at the Kuala Lumpur court complex lobby today.

Najib who spent the night at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) lock-up yesterday played down the gravity of the case saying that it was “not that bad”.

“If you truly understand the case, the 25 charges (are) nothing because there are three stages.

“When the money came in (deposited), when it was taken out (withdrawal) and when the money was returned back. So if you look at it from the three stages, it was not that bad,” he said.

“I returned the money right after the general election,” he added.

The prosecution in Najib’s case opened proceedings today by charging the former prime minister with four counts of corruption under the MACC Act before proceeding with the other 21 charges under anti-money laundering laws.

Police said earlier today Najib faces 21 charges in relation to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal.

But the charges were increased when he was brought into the Kuala Lumpur sessions court this afternoon.

The four charges were in relation to two transfers amounting to US$681 million (RM2.6 billion) channelled into Najib’s personal bank account in March 2013.

Najib later expressed confidence that he and his team will succeed, citing that God would side with the righteous over the wicked. 

Though he did not name the person, Najib took the opportunity to take a dig at Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng and Attorney-General Tommy Thomas by cynically saying that there was a case where someone was cleared of a graft charge without even being taken to court.

“I believe that I will be given a fair trial. God will side with the righteous and we believe that the rule of law exist in Malaysia.

“Unlike in one case where the accused was freed without being taken to court.” – September 20, 2018.

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Comments

  • If you are not a thief, return the sum of $6.5 billion to our coffers!

    Posted 5 years ago by CY W · Reply

  • You will be biting the dust soon . Do not try to walk tall. You do not have the stuff and demeanour to do so. Slapping a total of 25 charges and with more to come you wish you were'nt born . It is better to face a sleep of forever rather than being an undignified convict of contempt without the probability to see the outside world for a long long time. Please do not drop the soap !!!!

    Posted 5 years ago by Lee Lee · Reply

  • Tarnish your ass

    Posted 5 years ago by HI HI · Reply

  • You and yr family are a disgrace to the religion, race and man kind. TRAITORS

    Posted 5 years ago by HI HI · Reply

  • I AGREE THAT HIS COMMENT BEARS INVESTIGATING! THAT'S OUR LAW..

    Posted 5 years ago by MELVILLE JAYATHISSA · Reply

    • The Saudis to his rescue?..

      Posted 5 years ago by MELVILLE JAYATHISSA · Reply

  • Yes, you are not a thief. You are worst. You are a robber, a cheat, a disgrace person.

    Posted 5 years ago by Awang Bilis · Reply

  • You are the world famous KLEPTOCRAT, worse than a thief! Sg Buloh Resort is waiting for you for a long time. You are the most hated person in this country, given those of your supporters are either equally guilty of receiving your dedak or or brain dead for supporting you.

    Posted 5 years ago by Ryan Li · Reply

  • You're absolutely right, God will side with the righteous over the wicked.

    Posted 5 years ago by Xuz ZG · Reply

  • God will side with the righteous said Najib. I believe him. Hell have decades of free time in prison to contemplate and comprehend that pious statement :)

    Posted 5 years ago by Simple Sulaiman · Reply

  • How to believe the biggest LIAR and CROOK ?? You have sinned too much, why continue to lie and feign innocence?

    Posted 5 years ago by CY W · Reply

  • FU! You are not a thief but a big time robber!

    Posted 5 years ago by Teh Ewe Leng · Reply

  • we never say you are a thief. you are a robber.

    Posted 5 years ago by Mickey mouse · Reply

  • Obviously you have so much money to manipulate and to abuse the power given. If that feeling is not cash is king...what is that?

    Posted 5 years ago by Will Be Humble · Reply

  • najis najib its proven by your witch ugly wife ros that u are a thief a robber u will keep Denying all the charges know the law is blind never say u did even there is a gun pointed at your 2 heads. Say what be u will be spending the rest of your wonderful year in JAIL with your witch wife. Amin...

    Posted 5 years ago by Danial Abdullah · Reply

  • I am THE TRAITOR OF MALAYSIA.

    Posted 5 years ago by HI HI · Reply

  • Every thief thinks himself a Robin Hood, whereby stealing from the rich to give to the poor is rationalised and justified. But stealing from the people to enrich a handful of ultra-elites is not exactly Robin Hood. It is kleptocracy at its worst. Therein lies the not so subtle difference, Jib Gor. We hope your arrogant hot shot lawyer also get his day in court.

    Posted 5 years ago by Roger 5201 · Reply