What was the stated purpose of the RM9.5 million paid by Najib to Shafee?

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The Stated Purpose of RM9.5 Million Payment from Najib to Shafee Was for Legal Services on Election Petitions

The RM9.5 million paid by Datuk Seri Najib Razak to lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah was stated to be for legal advice provided by Shafee to Najib, his party, and the former prime minister. This payment was reportedly in connection with legal services rendered by Shafee to clients from Barisan Nasional or Umno concerning 46 election petition files dating back to 2004 and 2006.
Legal Services for Election Petitions

An investigating officer from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Mohamad Farid Jabar, informed the High Court that the payment was for legal advice. Shafee had provided these legal services to clients associated with Barisan Nasional or Umno, specifically handling 46 election petition files from the 2004 and 2006 general elections.
Payment Details and Accounts

The funds comprised two cheques, one for RM4.3 million issued on September 13, 2013, and another for RM5.2 million issued on February 17, 2014. These cheques were issued by Najib at his office in Putrajaya. Crucially, the cheques were not made out to Shafee's law firm, Shafee & Co., and the funds were not deposited into any of the firm's accounts.
Non-Reporting of Income to Inland Revenue Board

The RM9.5 million in legal fees was considered taxable income. However, it was stated in court that Muhammad Shafee did not report this income to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB). He also allegedly failed to declare this income as "Income From Previous Years That Were Not Declared" in Part E of Form B for the assessment years 2013 and 2014.

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