Trio only brought in to facilitate 1MDB investigation, says Ahmad Zahid


KUALA LUMPUR: The trio who were detained in relation to leaked information in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) probe "were only brought in to facilitate the investigation." 

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic) said the trio were needed to assist police on how the leaked information was shared with Sarawak Report and on social media. 

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