Ramanan questions Rafizi's claims over alleged RM9.5mil payment to corporate mafia

KUALA LUMPUR: PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has cast doubt on Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli's assertions that he received a substantial RM9.5 million payment from businessman Victor Chin to settle a corporate mafia issue. Ramanan pointed out that seven months had passed since the allegation was made, yet Rafizi had not produced any evidence to back up his claims.

Additionally, Ramanan criticized Rafizi for making unsubstantiated statements and subsequently soliciting public donations to cover legal expenses following court losses. Ramanan stated that he has not taken any action so far, but if he were to sue Rafizi, he would be burdening the public. Rafizi had previously stated that he had not received a letter of demand from Ramanan regarding the alleged payment.

Ramanan emphasized that the critical issue was whether Rafizi could provide any evidence to support his allegations. He referred to Rafizi as a "serial liar" for making claims without evidence or facts and then expecting the public to defend him. Ramanan also mentioned that he had served the public without accepting any salary or allowances, distancing himself from what he described as "dirty politics" like Rafizi's.