Shafee objects to ex-1MDB CEO claiming Jho Low was Najib’s proxy
Najib Razak's senior counsel argued that Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi's claim was hearsay unless he heard it directly from the former prime minister.
Former 1MDB CEO Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi faced objections from Najib Razak's counsel Shafee Abdullah over Shahrol's testimony that fugitive businessman Jho Low was the former prime minister's proxy. Shahrol made the allegation during his 168-page witness statement presented in the High Court in Kuala Lumpur. Shafee argued that Shahrol's claim amounted to hearsay, as he had no direct evidence to prove the statement.
The court ruled that the allegation in paragraph 20.4 of Shahrol's statement would be disregarded. 1MDB has also dropped its suit against former CFO Radhi Mohamad, leaving six defendants in the proceedings. The suit seeks to recover about US$5.64 billion from Najib and several others, alleging misappropriation of funds.
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