Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has defended his use of fugitive financier Jho Low's phone to communicate with the 1MDB chairman, citing 'convenience' and leveraging Low's Middle East connections. This explanation has drawn criticism for raising ethical concerns and potentially hindering the 1MDB investigation.
Malaysia 's former prime minister, Najib Razak , has defended his decision to communicate with the 1MDB chairman via Jho Low 's phone, claiming it was for 'convenience' and that he was 'using' Low for his Middle East ties. Najib, who is currently facing multiple charges related to the 1MDB scandal, was questioned about his communication with Low, who is a fugitive facing charges in the US and Malaysia for his alleged role in the embezzlement of billions of dollars from the sovereign wealth fund.
While responding to questions from the media, Najib insisted that the use of Low's phone was a matter of 'convenience' and that he had been relying on Low's connections in the Middle East. He further claimed that he had no knowledge of any wrongdoing by Low at the time. Najib's explanation has been met with widespread skepticism. Critics have pointed out that using a fugitive's phone to communicate with government officials raises serious ethical concerns. They argue that Najib's actions suggest an attempt to conceal his dealings with Low and obstruct the investigation into the 1MDB scandal
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