Did Bakke inform Lodin about his reasons for resigning from 1MDB?

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Bakke Did Not Inform Lodin of His Reasons for Resigning from 1MDB

Tan Sri Che Lodin Wok Kamaruddin, who succeeded Tan Sri Mohd Bakke Salleh as 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) chairman, stated that he was not informed by Bakke about the reasons for his resignation. Bakke had resigned on October 19, 2009, citing a protest against the events unfolding within 1MDB, and Lodin assumed the chairmanship the following day. Lodin testified as a defence witness in the 1MDB trial involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
Lodin's Testimony on Bakke's Resignation

During proceedings, deputy public prosecutor Kamal Baharin Omar questioned Lodin regarding the circumstances of Bakke's departure. Lodin explicitly responded that Bakke "did not mention to me" the reasons for his resignation. This testimony was provided in the context of the ongoing trial, where allegations of fund misappropriation from 1MDB are central.
Lack of Knowledge Regarding Bakke's Complaint to Najib

Furthermore, when queried by Kamal Baharin if he was aware that Bakke had lodged a complaint with Datuk Seri Najib Razak concerning the management's alleged disregard for board instructions regarding PetroSaudi International, Lodin stated, "I don't know." This indicates a lack of direct knowledge on Lodin's part regarding specific communications between Bakke and the then-prime minister related to the company's dealings.
Context of the PetroSaudi International Deal

At the time of Bakke's resignation, 1MDB was proceeding with a joint venture with PetroSaudi International, involving an investment of US$1 billion. Reports indicated that the management, led by then-CEO Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi, had transferred these funds without the explicit knowledge or agreement of the 1MDB board. Bakke had previously stated that he suspected impropriety and resigned as a sign of protest, attempting to alert Najib via text message about the management's failure to adhere to board directives on the US$1 billion deal.

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