What grounds did the prosecution cite for their appeal?

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Prosecution Files Appeal Against Acquittals in 1MDB Audit Tampering Case

The prosecution has lodged an appeal against the High Court's decision to acquit former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and ex-1MDB CEO Arul Kanda Kandasamy in the case concerning the alleged tampering of a federal audit report. The notice of appeal was filed at the Court of Appeal within the stipulated 14-day timeframe.
Appeal Filed Against High Court Acquittal

The High Court had previously acquitted Datuk Seri Najib Razak of a charge related to the removal of information from the auditor-general's 2016 report. Concurrently, Arul Kanda Kandasamy was discharged after being deemed a truthful prosecution witness, a status that granted him immunity from further legal proceedings in this matter.
Allegations in the Original Case

Najib Razak was accused of abusing his authority as prime minister and finance minister between February 22 and February 26, 2016. The specific allegation was that he directed amendments to the 1MDB audit report before its final presentation to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). These alleged modifications were purportedly intended to shield Najib from potential civil or criminal liabilities stemming from his involvement in 1MDB's operations.
Arul Kanda's Role and Testimony

Arul Kanda Kandasamy was charged with abetting Najib Razak in the alleged tampering. Notably, Arul Kanda later testified as the 15th prosecution witness during the trial.

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