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Najib’s case political persecution, claims Umno leader

PETALING JAYA: An Umno leader has claimed that the Federal Court’s decision to uphold Najib Razak’s conviction and sentence in the SRC International case is the result of political persecution.

Umno Supreme Council member Arman Azha Abu Hanifah alleged that the former prime minister was not given a fair trial to defend himself, noting that it was a high-profile case.

“We respect the decision but we have stated from the start that justice has to be served. The court should have considered all angles before making a decision on such a high-profile case.

“What has happened is political persecution,” he said, adding that Umno leaders now needed to double their efforts to prepare for the next general election (GE15).

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