Did Najib claim he returned the money due to discomfort?

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Najib Claimed Discomfort as Reason for Returning Funds

Datuk Seri Najib Razak's lead counsel, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, stated in court that his client claimed to have returned US$620 million of a purported US$681 million donation because he was uncomfortable holding such a large sum of money in his bank account. This return occurred after the 13th General Election in 2013, with the funds being sent back to Tanore Finance Corporation, the entity from which they were received.
Rationale for Returning Funds

According to the account presented by Najib's counsel, the former Prime Minister's decision to return the substantial amount was driven by a personal unease with possessing it. This action was taken with the hope that Tanore Finance Corporation was indeed a part of the original Arab donation, as understood by Najib.
Transaction Details and Recipient

The US$620 million was returned to Tanore Finance Corporation, the identified sender of the funds. This transaction took place following the general election in 2013. It has been previously reported that Tanore was controlled by Eric Tan Kim Loong, an associate of businessman Low Taek Jho.
Fund Tracing and Final Destination

Evidence presented indicated that after the US$620 million was returned to Tanore, its subsequent tracing did not lead back to Najib. This aspect of the fund's movement was acknowledged, suggesting that the money did not revert to Najib's possession after being sent back to Tanore.

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