Did Najib Razak know about his RM42 million account balances?

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Najib Razak Was Aware of His RM42 Million Account Balances

Prosecutors asserted that Datuk Seri Najib Razak was fully cognizant of the financial situation and balances within his bank accounts. This awareness is underscored by evidence demonstrating that Najib fully expended the RM42 million he is accused of misappropriating between 2014 and 2015.
Constant Communication Regarding Financial Status

Evidence presented indicates that Najib maintained continuous communication with fugitive financier Low Taek Jho (Jho Low), his principal private secretary Datuk Azlin Alias, and his account's mandate holder Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil. These individuals consistently kept Najib informed about the state of his finances, refuting claims that he was unaware of the transactions.
Spending Habits and Misappropriated Funds

Prosecutors highlighted that Najib spent all RM42 million in question, arguing he should be held accountable for these expenditures. The defence's contention that Najib believed he was spending proceeds from Arab donations was deemed unsubstantiated, particularly as the alleged misappropriation occurred between December 2014 and February 2015, distinct from the period of the reported Arab donations from 2011 to 2013.
Jho Low's Role in Fund Management

The prosecution countered the defence's assertion that Najib was duped by Low, presenting evidence that Najib was aware of Low's involvement in financing his accounts. Chat logs between Low and Najib's bank relationship manager, Joanna Yu, revealed Low's consistent monitoring of Najib's account status and execution of tasks assigned by Najib to ensure sufficient funds were available before or concurrently with Najib issuing cheques.

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