Charges against Najib, Arul in audit tampering case amended


KUALA LUMPUR: The charges against former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and former 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) CEO Arul Kanda Kandasamy in the 1MDB audit tampering case have been amended following the High Court’s decision that allowed the change.

Justice Mohamed Zaini Mazlan, in his ruling, said the court did not find that the amendment would prejudice both the accused as only seven witnesses had been called so far, and not all would be subjected to cross-examination. The judge said he would ensure the accused would be given their chance for defence. “Even if these amendments result in the goalposts being shifted, it will still remain within the pitch. They will still be able to aim their shots,” Justice Zaini said here yesterday.

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