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1MDB: Jho Low Referred To Najib as ‘Optimus Prime’ or ‘OP’ When Handling Money Transactions

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Source: BBC & Rotten Tomatoes & Utusan Malaysia

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Optimus Prime, which you would know as a character from The Transformers, has been referenced in Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s 1MDB court case.

According to a report by Kosmo, ‘Optimus Prime’ is a title used by fugitive businessman, Jho Low, referring to the former Prime Minister when handling money transactions surrounding his personal account with AmBank.

This was brought up during the trial of the misappropriation of RM42 million in funds belonging to SRC International Sdn Bhd. ‘Optimus Prime’, or ‘OP’, was also mentioned in the RM2.3 billion 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) corruption trial, which was heard at the KL High Court today (November 7).

Ambank’s former Relationship Manager, Joanna Yu said that the nickname was used by Jho Low when he exchanged Blackberry messages with her.

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Source: BBC

She explained that Jho Low has informed her that ‘OP’ may close his personal account in December 2014.

The title and its abbreviation were brought up by Senior Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram, when questioning the 41st prosecution witness during the main examination session.

Joanna testified against Najib, who faces charges of corruption amount to RM2.3 billion from 1MDB funds and 21 charges of money laundering involving the same amount.

Stay tuned for more updates.

 

Also read: M’sian Shares How a Non-Muslim Could Become Prime Minister, Uses Rishi Sunak as Example

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