1MDB trial: My late-night chats with Jho Low was about moving funds to Umno, says ex-banker


KUALA LUMPUR: Conversations between former AmBank customer relationship manager and fugitive financier Low Taek Jho that took place late at night were for the benefit of Umno, the High Court heard.

Joanna Yu, formerly of AmBank, admitted to having late night BlackBerry Messenger chats with Low, or better known as Jho Low, but clarified that it was about a RM5mil transaction to Umno.

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