The High Court hears Najib Razak was fully aware of his Ambank accounts and used them to issue cheques, with Jho Low acting as intermediary.
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was fully aware of his personal bank accounts and actively used them to issue cheques, the High Court was told.
Former AmBank relationship manager Joanna Yu Ging Ping testified that fugitive businessman Jho Low liaised with her to check if Najib’s account was overdrawn.
During re-examination by SRC International’s counsel, Yu agreed that messages from Jho Low referred to Najib as “boss”. She confirmed Najib was aware of and relied on the accounts for issuing cheques.
Yu stated that Jho Low’s messages originated from Najib, asking to ensure sufficient funds were available. She also agreed Najib directed Jho Low to contact her to facilitate credit card transactions.
This demonstrated the former premier was fully aware of his accounts and was expensing from them, the court heard. Under cross-examination by Najib’s counsel, Yu said she initially believed funds deposited were donations.
She explained that from 2011 to 2015, she accepted remittances in good faith based on supporting letters. The civil suit by SRC and Gandingan Mentari seeks a declaration that Najib is liable for RM42 million.
The companies are also claiming damages for knowing receipt and abuse of power. The hearing before Justice Datuk Raja Ahmad Mohzanuddin Shah continues.
