Slain Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu had intended to collect payments from her former lover Abdul Razak Baginda for the English to Russian translations she did in relation to an alleged submarine purchase by the Malaysian government.
This was revealed at the High Court in Shah Alam today by Altantuya's cousin, Naamira Gerelmaa.
She was the third witness in the RM100 million civil suit filed by Altantuya's family members against Razak Baginda, the Malaysian government, and two others convicted of her murder.
Naamira, along with their friend identified as Urintuya Gal-Ochir, had accompanied Altantuya during her last trip to Kuala Lumpur in October 2006.
"She (Altantuya) said she was in a relationship with Razak Baginda and she wanted to meet him.
"She also told me that she had done some translation work for him and wanted to collect (payment) from him," said Naamira to questions from lawyer Sangeet Kaur Deo.
Naamira said she made the trip to Malaysia after she was invited to accompany Altantuya, and that she was only told of her cousin's plans here shortly after their arrival.
"She also told me that the Malaysian side was going to purchase submarines from the Russians and the meeting was held in France.
"She said that Razak Baginda wanted her to translate from English to Russian and vice-versa for that meeting. She told me there was an agreement," Naamira said.
[More to follow] - Mkini
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