COMMENT | It started with unsubstantiated accusations – police officers who raided Najib Abdul Razak’s properties in 2018 for evidence of corruption helped themselves to his grandchildren’s chocolates.

This was followed by a statement from his lawyer claiming that police investigators had posted a “series of leaks” on social media detailing the police investigation in real time.

After Najib was charged, they demonised the then attorney-general...