Former 1MDB CEO admits in court he fell for Jho Low's ruse


Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi. -filepic

KUALA LUMPUR: Former 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MBD) CEO told the High Court he had fallen for a ruse set up by fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, or better known as Jho Low, in the scandal involving the sovereign wealth fund.

Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi, who was cross-examined by lead counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, said it was Low’s “speciality” in making people feel comfortable that he (Low) was acting in their best interest.

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