Najib's 'many hats' enabled him to commit SRC offences, Federal Court hears


PUTRAJAYA: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was able to commit the seven offences he was found guilty of in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case because of his various roles in the government, the Federal Court heard.

Lead prosecutor Datuk V. Sithambaram said the Pekan MP "played the roles" of prime minister, finance minister, Minister of Finance Inc (MOF Inc) and advisor emeritus of SRC.

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