Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s legal team has raised concerns over alleged injustice in his 1MDB corruption trial, just days ahead of the High Court verdict scheduled for Dec 26.
Najib’s lead lawyer, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, claimed that key prosecution witness Roger Ng Chong Hwa had cooperated fully with investigators, providing critical information during the 1MDB probe, but refused to answer important questions in court, citing a U.S. protective order. Shafee said this prevented material evidence relevant to Najib’s defence from being considered.
Shafee also highlighted other key figures, including former 1MDB general counsel Jasmine Loo Ai Swan, who played a role in legitimising transactions tied to fugitive financier Jho Low. Despite ongoing investigations, Loo remained in Malaysia under witness protection, while enforcement against Low appeared ineffective, with no active Interpol Red Notice.
The lawyer argued these circumstances suggest Najib may not have received a fair trial as guaranteed under Articles 5 and 8 of the Federal Constitution.
Najib faces four charges of misappropriating RM2.3 billion from 1MDB and 21 counts of money laundering.
