KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution in Najib Razak’s corruption and abuse of power trial told the High Court here today that the siphoning of RM42 million in public funds from SRC International was done with the direction and knowledge of the former prime minister.
Sithambaram, a lawyer who was given special licence to prosecute the case, also panned the defence’s position that the RM42 million was a donation from the Arabs. Ranjit, who represented former transport minister Dr Ling Liong Sik in that suit, said Najib had made the admission in an affidavit in response to the defence advanced by his client.
“The accused had clear knowledge of all the transactions, and he was quiet about it. However, it became an issue after he was charged,” he said. “He also did not file any civil action against the bank for loss of reputation for abusing his bank accounts,” he said.