Love affair, code names in 1MDB trial


Day in court: Ng arriving for his criminal trial at the US courthouse in Brooklyn, New York. — Reuters

NEW YORK: A high-upkeep love affair, job offers in return for multi-billion dollar deals, code names for fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho and even a possible bribery in the transfer of funds – these were among the revelations made by the star witness in the bribery trial of former Goldman Sachs Group Inc banker Roger Ng.

Ng’s former boss Tim Leissner testified that he had had an affair with a media CEO who later blackmailed him into buying her a US$10mil home in London, according to Bloomberg.

Save 30% for ads-free and full access now!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

105 MMEA personnel receive excellent service awards
Sarawak launches 'game-changing' AI-based power converter
Making a splash the safe way
13 nabbed in counterfeit engine oil crackdown
Solicit projects and you'll be reported to MACC, Sibu councillors told
Pensioner loses nearly RM230,000 in investment scam
Pulai MP Suhaizan in ICU with an infection
Man falls 39 floors at Sungai Besi condo
High hopes among the branches
Umno and Pakatan cooperation for Sabah polls to be discussed at supreme council meeting

Others Also Read