KUALA LUMPUR: Linking Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor directly to 1Malaysia Development Bhd and piling accusations against her are attempts to influence the outcome of investigations into the investment arm and tarnish her image.
Lawyers Datuk K. Kumaraendran and Datuk Geethan Ram Vincent, acting on behalf of Rosmah, said Rosmah was the victim of “pure trial by media”.
“We have noted the points reported in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), citing a source, who claimed that Datin Seri Rosmah was the central figure in the alleged financial (malfeasance) involving 1MDB.
“We would like to reiterate here, that our client had no links, nor any direct and indirect role with the day-to-day operations of the said company, more so its financial management, or those who were appointed to oversee the firm,” they said in a statement.
The lawyers said, as wife of then prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, Rosmah stayed away from matters which were dealt with by her husband.
“Never did Datin Seri, at any point, influence the outcome of any executive decisions made,” they said, adding that Rosmah would continue to cooperate with the necessary authorities investigating the matter.