KUALA LUMPUR: On his last day of testifying on the stand, Datuk Seri Najib Razak claimed fugitive financier Low Taek Jho had baited him for a scam involving SRC International Sdn Bhd. The former prime minister was convinced of Low, or better known as Jho Low, as it appeared that the 38-year-old had a special relationship with the Middle East, especially with the Saudis. “At that time, it was clear that he (Jho Low) was closer to the Saudis rather than Malaysia’s side. He said Low had transferred the money as a ‘cover-up’ so that he would not find out the truth. “Jho Low made an immense amount of money elsewhere.

Source: The Star February 04, 2020 23:26 UTC