Najib denies asking for witness protection

PEKAN: Ousted prime minister Datuk Sri Najib  Abdul Razak has denied that he is seeking witness protection over the investigation into 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
It was reported that when met at Kediaman Seri Kenangan in Pekan, Pahang, the Pekan MP said: "No, no. I'm not."
This was in response to a question by a reporter if it was true that he was seeking protection.
An online portal reported that Najib asked for witness protection, claiming those linked directly or indirectly to 1MDB funds abroad had made threats to his life and his family members.
The portal, which claimed to have sighted the police report, stated that Najib alleged there was a threat on him and his family members' life and made a formal request to be put under witness protection.
Najib had reportedly claimed that the threats were not only from Malaysia, but also overseas, and linked to 1MDB.
Bukit Aman CCID special police team investigating 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) have been searching evidence linked to Najib and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor since last Wednesday, including the couple's private mansion in Taman Duta and three luxury condo units in Pavilion Residences here.
The official residence of the prime minister in Seri Perdana, Putrajaya, and the Prime Minister's Office in Putra Perdana is also being combed. 
The confiscated items include several truckloads of boxes containing luxury Hermes, Chanel and Gucci handbags and suitcases with cash in various currencies.