Suaram urges Jasbir Singh Chahl to come clean with all details linked to the Scorpene submarine purchase.
KUALA LUMPUR: Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram) today urged Jasbir Singh Chahl to come clean on the Scorpene submarine procurement as he was the initial negotiator.
Suaram’s spokesperson Cynthia Gabriel (centre) confirmed through their lawyers in France, William Bourdon and Apoline Cagnat, that Jasbir Singh is a witness to the ongoing criminal inquiry there.
“This coincides with his own admissions in the NST article on July 27 that he has been in close contact and has been cooperating with the French investigators,” she said.
“His statement further vindicates that the Suaram initiated inquiry at the Tribunal de Grande Instance is making sound progress and is gaining traction,” she added.
Suaram stated three demands, which they claimed, if adhered to, will be able to clear the air in the controversial Scorpene submarine deal.
“Firstly, Jasbir should clear the doubts around the corruption commissions and kickback. The NST interview barely covered any of that.
“He was the initial negotiator, he must have all the information in regards to the Scorpene deal. Jasbir must act with full responsibility and come clean on what actually happened,” she said.
Secondly, Suaram urged Jasbir and all other witnesses listed to cooperate with the French inquiry to bring the truth behind the controversy.
Thirdly, Suaram urged the MACC to break it’s silence and take necessary action on the parties involved.
“MACC must drop its long and pregnant silence over this case. They must continue investigations as it is about time to nab the ‘big fish’ involved in corruption,” she added.
Suaram also highlighted the fact that Jasbir had previously denied his involvement in the Scorpene procurement.
“Why did he initially deny that he was involved? Why is he coming clean now? Whatever his motivation was to break his silence after more than a decade, Malaysians will never know.
“We welcome his sudden willingness to speak about the controversial deal, of which he was a key negotiator. He must be honest and reveal the whole truth,” she added.
Close to the truth
Suaram also urged Jasbir to explain his fallout with defence analyst Abdul Razak Baginda and on his RM50 million lawsuit against the latter.
“Why was Jasbir ousted from negotiations and replaced by Razak Baginda? He has to explain every detail till he was no longer involved in the negotiations.
“Also, a RM50 million suit was filed against Razak Baginda. Jasbir allegedly agreed on an out-of-court settlement later. Why weren’t these details articulated in the NST article,” she asked.
Cynthia claimed that Suaram believes the investigations are at its peak at the moment and are hoping that the people of Malaysia wouldn’t give up on them to deliver the truth.
“We are close to the truth, we know it. All we have to do is to wait for Jasbir to help us in our crusade for justice,” she said.
KUALA LUMPUR: Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram) today urged Jasbir Singh Chahl to come clean on the Scorpene submarine procurement as he was the initial negotiator.Suaram’s spokesperson Cynthia Gabriel (centre) confirmed through their lawyers in France, William Bourdon and Apoline Cagnat, that Jasbir Singh is a witness to the ongoing criminal inquiry there.
“This coincides with his own admissions in the NST article on July 27 that he has been in close contact and has been cooperating with the French investigators,” she said.
“His statement further vindicates that the Suaram initiated inquiry at the Tribunal de Grande Instance is making sound progress and is gaining traction,” she added.
Suaram stated three demands, which they claimed, if adhered to, will be able to clear the air in the controversial Scorpene submarine deal.
“Firstly, Jasbir should clear the doubts around the corruption commissions and kickback. The NST interview barely covered any of that.
“He was the initial negotiator, he must have all the information in regards to the Scorpene deal. Jasbir must act with full responsibility and come clean on what actually happened,” she said.
Secondly, Suaram urged Jasbir and all other witnesses listed to cooperate with the French inquiry to bring the truth behind the controversy.
Thirdly, Suaram urged the MACC to break it’s silence and take necessary action on the parties involved.
“MACC must drop its long and pregnant silence over this case. They must continue investigations as it is about time to nab the ‘big fish’ involved in corruption,” she added.
Suaram also highlighted the fact that Jasbir had previously denied his involvement in the Scorpene procurement.
“Why did he initially deny that he was involved? Why is he coming clean now? Whatever his motivation was to break his silence after more than a decade, Malaysians will never know.
“We welcome his sudden willingness to speak about the controversial deal, of which he was a key negotiator. He must be honest and reveal the whole truth,” she added.
Close to the truth
Suaram also urged Jasbir to explain his fallout with defence analyst Abdul Razak Baginda and on his RM50 million lawsuit against the latter.
“Why was Jasbir ousted from negotiations and replaced by Razak Baginda? He has to explain every detail till he was no longer involved in the negotiations.
“Also, a RM50 million suit was filed against Razak Baginda. Jasbir allegedly agreed on an out-of-court settlement later. Why weren’t these details articulated in the NST article,” she asked.
Cynthia claimed that Suaram believes the investigations are at its peak at the moment and are hoping that the people of Malaysia wouldn’t give up on them to deliver the truth.
“We are close to the truth, we know it. All we have to do is to wait for Jasbir to help us in our crusade for justice,” she said.
No comments:
Post a Comment