NAJIB Razak’s former special officer became visibly emotional when testifying at the 1MDB trial today, saying that he was afraid of being used to cover up criminal activities linked to the scandal-ridden entity.
Amhari Effendi Nazaruddin said he was ordered by Najib to travel to China in June 2016 to negotiate for a bailout for 1MDB.
He said he was aided by Low Taek Jhow, who communicated by phone and email.
“Although I respected and followed Datuk Seri Najib, this was the hardest moment for me,” Amhari, his voice cracking, told the Kuala Lumpur High Court.
“I was worried I would be involved in a percaturan (chess game) by Datuk Seri Najib and Jho Low if it was to cover up the loss of 1MDB funds or the settlement of IPIC (International Petroleum Investment Company) debts that involved stolen 1MDB funds, or the use of such funds for political funding,” Amhari said, reading from his witness statement.
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