Did former AG Apandi Ali’s integrity falter in Najib’s SRC case?

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Former Attorney General Apandi Ali's Integrity Questioned in Najib's SRC Case

Prosecutors have raised doubts regarding the integrity of former attorney general Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali concerning his previous decision to exonerate Datuk Seri Najib Razak in the RM42 million SRC International case. Evidence presented during court proceedings indicated that funds entering Najib's accounts originated from SRC International, contradicting claims of foreign donations. This disparity has led to scrutiny of Apandi's actions and the basis of his earlier conclusions.
Flow Charts Contradicted Donation Claims

During the Court of Appeal hearing, ad hoc prosecutor Datuk V. Sithambaram highlighted that flow charts previously used by Apandi in a January 26, 2016 press conference to clear Najib were the same charts presented as evidence in court. These charts, according to Sithambaram, clearly demonstrated that the funds entering Najib's bank accounts originated from SRC International, not from the alleged Arab donations. Apandi himself affirmed that the flow charts presented at the press conference were indeed the same as those tendered as evidence.
Basis of Exoneration Under Scrutiny

Apandi had issued press releases in January 2016 instructing the closure of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigations against Najib. He stated at the time that there was no evidence of abuse of power concerning RM4 billion in loan guarantees provided to SRC International by the Retirement Fund Incorporated (KWAP), which Najib had signed off on as prime minister and finance minister. Apandi agreed during cross-examination that his decision to exonerate Najib was based on the material available in the investigation papers as of January 26, 2016, specifically on findings that Najib lacked knowledge of the alleged offenses at that point.
Court Decisions Based on Evidence

The prosecution argued that court decisions are fundamentally based on evidence presented, rather than personal opinions. Najib was ultimately sentenced to jail and fined for criminal breach of trust, money laundering, and abuse of position related to the RM42 million belonging to SRC International. The RM4 billion loan facility obtained by SRC International from KWAP was facilitated through Government Guarantees that Najib had approved.

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