To whom was the RM17.95 million remittance from Yayasan Akalbudi intended?

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The RM17.95 million remittance from Yayasan Akalbudi was intended for Messrs Lewis & Co.

In 2016, Yayasan Akalbudi maintained seven active fixed deposit accounts with a total value of RM17.95 million. An Affin Bank clerk, Royasmin Mohd Roddy, prepared a remittance application form and a Banker's Cheque for the foundation. The remittance application form, dated June 23, 2016, was for the sum of RM17,953,185.21 and was specifically designated for Messrs Lewis & Co.
Preparation of Remittance Documents

Royasmin Mohd Roddy, an employee at the Affin Bank Jalan Bunus branch, testified that she was instructed to prepare a remittance application form for Yayasan Akalbudi. While compiling this form, she discovered that the foundation held seven active fixed deposit accounts, collectively holding RM17,953,191.04. She further confirmed that the total remittance amount of RM17,953,185.21 was from Yayasan Akalbudi to Messrs Lewis & Co, as indicated on the Affin Bank remittance application form dated June 23, 2016.
Banker's Cheque Preparation and Submission

Following the preparation of the remittance application form, Royasmin also prepared a Banker's Cheque. She then submitted both the form and the unsigned Banker's Cheque to her superior, Narimah Miswadi, for further processing. This action was part of the procedure to facilitate the transfer of funds as per the foundation's instructions.
Instruction for Withdrawal and Payment

Narimah Miswadi, a prosecution witness, had previously stated that Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi ordered her to withdraw RM17,953,185.21 from Yayasan Akalbudi's fixed deposit accounts. The purpose of this withdrawal was to make a payment to Messrs Lewis & Co, who serve as the trustee for the foundation. This instruction was given during a meeting with Ahmad Zahid on June 16, 2016, at his office in Putrajaya.

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