Najib sues Tommy Thomas, govt over 'wrongful prosecution'

Najib Abdul Razak has hauled former attorney-general Tommy Thomas to court over the former prime minister’s alleged wrongful prosecution for several criminal cases.

Through law firm Raj, Ong & Yudistra, the former prime minister filed the lawsuit at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 22. The legal action named Thomas and the government as defendants.

According to a copy of the statement of claim seen by Malaysiakini, plaintiff Najib contends that Thomas has committed...