Did Shahrir Samad know the source of the RM1 million from Najib?

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Tan Sri Shahrir Ab Samad's Awareness of the RM1 Million Source Remains Unclear, Court Hears

A bank manager testified in court that Tan Sri Shahrir Ab Samad did not know the origin of the RM1 million he received from former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. The bank manager, R. Uma Devi, also stated she was unaware of the money's source, despite her extensive experience in the banking sector.
Testimony on Source of Funds

During proceedings, bank manager R. Uma Devi confirmed that Tan Sri Shahrir Ab Samad was not privy to the source of the RM1 million gifted to him by Datuk Seri Najib Razak. Uma Devi herself, employed at the Jalan Raja Chulan Ambank branch, also could not identify where the funds originated, a point she conveyed under cross-examination by Shahrir's counsel.
Cheque Clearance and Source of Funds

In response to questioning, Uma Devi agreed with the suggestion that the clearance of a bank cheque generally implies no issue with the source of the funds. This exchange occurred as Shahrir's defence sought to establish that, given the cheque's clearance, Shahrir would reasonably assume the money was legitimate.
Allegations and Legal Proceedings

Shahrir is currently facing charges for allegedly failing to declare the RM1 million received from Najib to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB). The prosecution alleges this failure constitutes money laundering, specifically by not reporting actual income in his tax forms, an act contrary to Section 113(1)(a) of the Income Tax Act 1967. The alleged offence took place on April 25, 2014, at the IRB Duta Branch.
IRB's Recording Practices

The court heard that the IRB did not record Uma Devi's conversation regarding the matter. This was because the case is classified under money laundering, focusing on the non-reporting of real income rather than corruption, according to the witness.

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