Federal Court throws out Najib’s bid to introduce new evidence
- 2 years ago
The federal court will proceed to hear Najib Abdul Razak’s main appeal to quash his conviction and sentencing in the RM42 million SRC International corruption case.
A five-person bench unanimously dismissed Najib’s application to adduce fresh evidence for the case today.
The former finance minister has sought additional evidence to nullify his SRC conviction and sentencing.
With the dismissal of the bid, the apex court is set to proceed with a hearing of Najib’s main appeal to set aside his conviction over one count of abuse of power, three counts of money laundering, and three money laundering charges.
A five-person bench unanimously dismissed Najib’s application to adduce fresh evidence for the case today.
The former finance minister has sought additional evidence to nullify his SRC conviction and sentencing.
With the dismissal of the bid, the apex court is set to proceed with a hearing of Najib’s main appeal to set aside his conviction over one count of abuse of power, three counts of money laundering, and three money laundering charges.