Xavier Justo: Najib's arrest is 'just the beginning'

- Reuters

PETALING JAYA: Swiss whistleblower Xavier Justo (pic) is overjoyed to hear that former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has been arrested, stating that "today, we are Malaysians".

Justo, who brought the 1MDB scandal into the global spotlight, told The Star: "I have suffered so much with my wife in exposing this Malaysian scandal, that part of us is bonded forever with Malaysia!"

Najib will be charged in court on Wednesday morning, following his arrest on Tuesday (July 3) at his Jalan Langgak Duta residence in Kuala Lumpur.

Justo added that the arrest marked a great day for Malaysia and for justice.

"It's a day to celebrate, but we have to keep in mind that it's just the beginning. Other accomplices have to be arrested, in Malaysia and in other parts of the world," said the 52-year-old.

The former Petrosaudi International executive implicated PetroSaudi owner Tarek Obaid and its chief investment officer Patrick Mahony.

According to him, it will only be over for the Justo family when all the culprits are in jail.

"It's not the end, but an extraordinary day to celebrate!" said Justo.

Previously, Justo had pledged to continue to help Malaysia in any way possible, including testifying in trials here.

He also returned to Malaysia for the third time on June 26 to help with the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) investigation.