The High Court was told that Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was fully aware of his personal bank accounts and actively used them to issue cheques, with instructions allegedly conveyed through fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low.
Former AmBank relationship manager Joanna Yu Ging Ping testified that Jho Low had communicated with her to check whether Najib’s accounts were overdrawn, indicating close monitoring of the balances.
During re-examination by SRC International’s counsel, Yu agreed that messages sent by Jho Low referred to Najib as “boss” and confirmed that the former prime minister was aware of and relied on the accounts for cheque issuance.
She told the court that Jho Low’s messages reflected instructions originating from Najib, including requests to ensure sufficient funds were available in the accounts. Yu also agreed that Najib had directed Jho Low to contact her to assist with credit card-related transactions.
The testimony, the court heard, showed that Najib had knowledge of and expensed directly from the accounts, reinforcing claims of his control over the funds. The evidence adds another layer to the civil proceedings examining the flow and use of money linked to SRC International.
However, under cross-examination by Najib’s counsel, Yu said she initially believed the funds deposited into the accounts were donations. She explained that between 2011 and 2015, she accepted incoming remittances in good faith after being shown supporting letters.
The civil suit, brought by SRC International Sdn Bhd and Gandingan Mentari Sdn Bhd, seeks a declaration that Najib is liable for RM42 million, alongside claims for damages over knowing receipt and abuse of power.
The hearing before High Court Judge Datuk Raja Ahmad Mohzanuddin Shah is continuing, with the outcome expected to have significant implications for the long-running SRC-related litigation.
