1MDB audit trial: I resigned because I suspected Najib was involved, says ex-chairman

KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Mohd Bakke Salleh suspected Datuk Seri Najib Razak was involved in a sham joint venture (JV) between 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) and PetroSaudi International Ltd (PSI) in 2009, the court hears.

The former 1MDB chairman told the High Court that he resigned from his position because of his suspicions and that he did not meet with the then prime minister prior to his resignation.