MACC summons Najib for another round of questioning

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 7): Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (pictured) arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Agency (MACC) at 4.58pm today, following reports that he has been summoned by the MACC for questioning.

Najib was spotted entering the premises at Jalan Duta here in a white MPV. He was escorted by three other vehicles.

It is unclear whether Najib will be questioned over new sets of charges involving troubled state fund 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) or regarding existing charges against him in relation to funds owned by SRC International Sdn Bhd.

SRC International is a former subsidiary of 1MDB.

Officials at the premises said Najib is not expected to be held overnight, but no other details were shared.

News reports speculate that Najib will be facing three fresh charges under Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLA), quoting MACC sources.

On July 4, Najib was charged with three counts of criminal breach of trust under Section 409 of the Penal Code over RM42 million allegedly siphoned from SRC International in 2014.

He is also facing a separate charge under the MACC Act 2009 for receiving the RM42 million kickback for influencing government decision to provide guarantee over SRC International loans. He pleaded not guilty for all charges.

The Kuala Lumpur High Court has set tomorrow, Aug 8, as case management date.

Earlier today, the US$250 million superyacht Equanimity, which authorities alleged is acquired by fugitive Low Taek Jho using 1MDB funds, arrived at Port Klang from Indonesia. — theedgemarkets.com

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