Did former 1MDB CEO Shahrol Azral strike a deal with Sri Ram?

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Former 1MDB CEO Denies Striking Deal with Late Prosecutor Sri Ram

Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi, the former chief executive officer of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), has denied claims that he entered into an agreement with the late Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram. Shahrol Azral stated that Sri Ram did not offer him any incentives to provide testimony in favour of 1MDB in exchange for his removal from a lawsuit. This assertion was made during his cross-examination by Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, counsel for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Confirmation of Interview and Meeting

Shahrol Azral confirmed that he was interviewed by Sri Ram and that they had met for lunch on one occasion. These interactions occurred within the context of the legal proceedings involving 1MDB.
No Discussion on Testimony Rationale

When questioned by his cross-examiner, Shahrol Azral stated that he did not inquire as to why he was required to testify in favour of 1MDB, particularly given that the company had filed a lawsuit against him. He also indicated that he was unaware of the reasons for 1MDB's decision to drop him from the suit.
Rejection of Undertaking and Protection Claims

Shahrol Azral disagreed with the suggestion that his willingness to testify in the criminal trial was predicated on an undertaking from the prosecution or an expectation of protection from further legal action. He further asserted that he had never sought immunity under Section 132 of the Evidence Act 1950 prior to giving his testimony. He rejected the contention that his evidence was provided with the expectation of shielding him from subsequent legal proceedings.

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