Did Justo know the content of the PetroSaudi data?

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Xavier Andre Justo Claims Ignorance Regarding PetroSaudi Data Contents

Xavier Andre Justo has stated that he was unaware of the content of the data he possessed from PetroSaudi International (PSI) and denied any knowledge of the buyers' political agenda to destabilise the Malaysian government. He admitted to his own "stupidity" in the matter, asserting that he was not a whistle-blower and had no understanding of what the files contained.
Admission of Blackmail and Sentence in Bangkok

Justo was sentenced to three years in jail by a Bangkok court on August 17 for attempting to blackmail his former employer, PSI. He had admitted to the blackmail charges presented by Thai police, detailing information about the data he had stolen from PSI upon his departure from the firm in 2011. He is appealing this sentence.
Role in Leaked Documents and Subsequent Confessions

Arrested on June 22, Justo is widely believed to be the source of leaked documents concerning PSI's joint venture with 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). He claimed that the documents were ultimately provided to Clare Rewcastle-Brown of Sarawak Report and a "Malaysian businessman" along with his colleague.
Allegations of Deception by Media Group Executives

Following reports of Justo's claims, Datuk Tong Kooi Ong and Ho Kay Tat from The Edge Media Group confessed to having misled Justo. They admitted to promising him a payment of US$2 million in exchange for the documents he had in his possession.

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