Has Najib been questioned by 1MDB taskforce?

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Najib's Questioning by the 1MDB Taskforce Remains Unconfirmed

It is currently unconfirmed whether Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been interviewed by the special taskforce investigating 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). PKR vice-president Rafizi Ramli has publicly questioned the status of any such interview, highlighting Najib's central role as stipulated by Article 117 of the Memorandum of Articles and Association Agreement (M&A) of 1MDB's precursor, the Terengganu Investment Authority (TIA). This article requires the Prime Minister's approval for all significant decisions made by 1MDB.
Prime Minister's Approval Authority Under Scrutiny

Article 117 of the M&A agreement for the Terengganu Investment Authority (TIA) mandates that the Prime Minister's approval is necessary for all investment decisions, the incurrence of debts, and other critical matters pertaining to 1MDB. This provision underscores the Prime Minister's ultimate oversight, making his potential questioning a key element in the ongoing investigation. The lack of clarity on whether Najib has been interviewed raises questions about the progress of the investigation into allegations of approximately RM2.6 billion being funnelled into his accounts.
Key Individuals' Whereabouts and Statements

Concerns have been raised regarding the ability of the authorities to locate and obtain statements from individuals connected to 1MDB. Figures such as Jho Low, Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil, and Datuk Suboh Mohd Yassin have been identified as individuals who need to provide information, particularly concerning SRC International Sdn Bhd, a former 1MDB subsidiary. Reports suggest that Suboh and Nik Faisal have been difficult to locate to provide statements regarding transactions linked to Najib's private banking account, with one reportedly in Indonesia and the other untraceable. Jho Low is believed to be operating from Hong Kong.
Travel Restrictions and Investigated Parties

The situation has led to questions about the differential treatment of individuals involved in the 1MDB scandal. Rafizi Ramli pointed out the apparent disparity between prominent critics of 1MDB, such as DAP lawmaker Tony Pua, who faced travel bans, and the aforementioned individuals associated with the company who were allegedly allowed to leave the country. The special taskforce, comprising the Attorney-General’s Chambers, the police, Bank Negara Malaysia, and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, has been formed to investigate the claims, and has reportedly arrested two individuals linked to the scandal.

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