NAJIB TO BE ARRESTED AGAIN – THIS TIME IT WILL BE MORE SERIOUS: EX-PM TO SPEND NIGHT IN LOCKUP BEFORE BEING SLAPPED WITH FRESH CHARGES TOMORROW UNDER MONEY LAUNDERING ACT

KUALA LUMPUR – Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is expected to be arrested again today by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), after his statement is taken for several investigations.A source told Malay Mail that Najib may be kept overnight in lock-up in MACC’s Kuala Lumpur office, before being brought to the Kuala Lumpur High Court tomorrow to separately be charged with a new offence, under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA).“He might be detained when he goes to give his statement to the authorities later,” said he source.It is learnt that tomorrow is meant to be Najib’s case management following his charges on July 4, where he was charged with three counts of criminal breach of trust and one charge under the MACC Act, over RM42 million linked to the SRC International Sdn Bhd case.

The source went on to explain that the likelihood of Najib to be arrested and charged again over another offence is high as his statement will be recorded as a accused later.

“All this while before he was charged, Najib gave his statement as a witness.

“Later, MACC will take a ‘caution statement’ from him as a accuse before bringing Najib to the court tomorrow morning. In such similar case under MACC, any other individuals will be arrested,” the source said.

Najib is expected to arrive at the Jalan Duta, MACC office later at 5pm.

PLEASE REMOVE : It is learnt that Najib’s statement will be recorded for several investigations related to several fund misappropriation cases currently investigated by MACC, including the transfer of RM 42 million from SRC International Bhd into his personal account. – Malaysia Insight

NAJIB TO BE SLAPPED WITH ADDITIONAL CHARGES TOMORROW

Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak is expected to be slapped with additional charges tomorrow.

According to sources, it is believed the charges are related to the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.

It is also understood that Najib has been summoned to the MACC office this evening for further questioning.

“There will be at least three charges under money laundering. Najib will be called up this afternoon for his statement to be recorded and released.

“He will be charged tomorrow morning in Kuala Lumpur,” sources said on condition of anonymity.

Najib was already scheduled to appear at the Kuala Lumpur High Court tomorrow for the mention proceedings involving three counts of criminal breach of trust and one count of abuse of power.

The former premier has claimed trial to the four charges related to the former 1MDB subsidiary, SRC International Sdn Bhd.

The new charges against Najib tomorrow are also related to SRC.

Malaysiakini has contacted attorney-general Tommy Thomas and is awaiting his response.

At a press conference after Najib was charged on July 4, Thomas who led the prosecution did not discount the possibility of more charges against the former premier.

– M’kini