Najib sues 3 over 1MDB probe, citing conflicts of interest

Updated 7 years ago · Published on 6 Jul 2018 6:02PM · 7 Comments

Former prime minister Najib Razak has sued MACC chief Mohd Shukri Abdull, police commercial crimes head Amar Singh Ishar Singh and Attorney-General Tommy Thomas over alleged conflicts of interest in their handling of the 1MDB investigations. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Kamal Ariffin, July 6, 2018.

NAJIB Razak’s legal team has filed suits against 3 top officials involved in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) investigations, citing possible conflicts of interest, Reuters reported.

Those named in the suits are Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Mohd Shukri Abdull, police commercial crimes head Amar Singh Ishar Singh and Attorney-General Tommy Thomas.

The filings were made on June 30 and Najib’s lawyer Badrul Abdullah said the applications were based on past statements made by the three officials.

“We are seeking a court decision on whether there is an element of conflict of interest among the individuals handling the case,” Reuters quoted Badrul as saying.

He said his client is also seeking costs and any further order and relief deemed appropriate by the court.

Shukri and Amar Singh led the investigations into troubled state investor fund 1MDB while Thomas is leading the prosecution against Najib.

The former prime minister has been charged with three counts of criminal breach of trust and one count of using his position for gratification under the Penal Code and MACC Act respectively.

In the charge under the MACC Act, Najib is accused of abusing his position as prime minister and finance minister to receive gratification totalling RM42 million between August 17, 2011 and February 2012.

Meanwhile, the first of three other charges under the Penal Code accused him of allegedly receiving RM27 million from then 1MDB subsidiary SRC International in his capacity as prime minister and finance minister.

The second and third Penal Code charges stated that he received RM4 million and RM10 million on the same dates from the same company.

Najib has claimed trial to all charges and his legal team is seeking to impose a gag order to prevent the public from discussing the court case, which lawyers say is unconstitutional. – July 6, 2018.

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  • Oh Najib bodoh bangang setan. Where is the conflict in Interest? They are upholding justice against YOU, the scum of the earth. Why don't you just DIE. You'll enjoy it in HELL!

    Posted 7 years ago by Bob Hangguk · Reply

  • Jibai engkau memang chibai. Muka tembok nombor satu. Mak bapak hang tak ajar hang ke apa? Satu dunia tahu yang kau ni memang kepala bhutto nombor satu. Engkau nak bawak satu dunia pi mahkamah ke? Anak anak ko ni bodoh sombong. Duit melambak selama ni, sekarang hidup susah takleh nak tahan.

    Posted 7 years ago by Think Aloud · Reply

  • Najib is doing what a delirious man is doing. Trying to find his way out of his predicament

    Posted 7 years ago by Justin Ho · Reply

  • Najib is in the path of severe desperation. His legal team is not providing sound advise. Knowing the Shafee tactics is always manipulative and wayward. I guess Najib is just being given enough ropes to hang himself. He is causing distress on himself and no way out at all now in any negotiations for better exit. He is doomed!!!

    Posted 7 years ago by Lee Lee · Reply

  • got money to hire lawyer to sue but need donation to pay balance bail money, pro bono lawyer?

    Posted 7 years ago by Eli Gee · Reply

  • The lawyers are just giving him wrong advice to get more money as appearance money claims and what not once in the lawyers then go for appeal and what not. Once he is in all his money will be confiscated and he will will left with nothing . That mamak lawyer and team see him now as cash cow and not cash is king . He is as good as dying slowing and we rakyat watching the destruction of a saitan with no conscience

    Posted 7 years ago by Augustin Raj · Reply

  • Same old, same old harasser Najib in trying deflect these men from focusing on his wrongdoings. Yet Najib still has supporters putting up a show for him. Looks like Najib is still hoping to escape the clutches of the law to enjoy his ill gotten wealth. We hope you will be too old to do so then, since you are defiant and keeping the loot.

    Posted 7 years ago by Jesse Lingard · Reply