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Malaysian ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak was sentenced to 15 years in prison and fined for abuse of power and money laundering related to the 1MDB scandal, a major corruption case involving billions stolen from a state investment fund, with potential political repercussions in Malaysia.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was sentenced to 15 years in prison and fined over $3.3 billion for his role in the 1MDB corruption scandal, marking a significant milestone in one of the world's largest financial scandals. He was convicted of abuse of power and money laundering related to over $700 million channeled into his accounts, with the court rejecting his claims of political donations and asserting his involvement in the illicit activities.
Malaysian ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak was found guilty of abuse of power and money laundering related to the 1MDB scandal, involving the illegal transfer of approximately $543 million, and is currently in prison awaiting sentencing.
A Malaysian court rejected Najib Razak's attempt to serve his corruption sentence at home, citing procedural issues with a royal order, just days before a major trial related to the 1MDB scandal.
Standard Chartered faces a $2.7 billion lawsuit in Singapore over its alleged role in the 1MDB scandal, involving money laundering and failure to conduct proper anti-money laundering checks, as part of a broader investigation into the theft of billions from Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund.
Pras Michel, founder of the Fugees, faces a potential 22-year prison sentence after being convicted on charges related to the 1MDB scandal, including illegal lobbying and campaign finance violations. Michel, who claims he never intended to be a spy, was involved with financier Jho Low, who is accused of embezzling billions from Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund. Despite his conviction, Michel plans to appeal, maintaining his innocence. The case highlights the intersection of celebrity, politics, and global finance, with Michel being the only one in Low's circle facing significant legal consequences.
Malaysia has halved the sentence of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, who was convicted of stealing millions of dollars from a government fund, setting his release for August 2028 and reducing his fine to a quarter of its original amount, sparking outrage and criticism from observers and citizens. The move has raised questions about the rule of law and transparency in Malaysia, and has led to increased disillusionment with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who came into office on an anti-corruption platform.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, convicted in the 1MDB scandal, had his 12-year jail sentence halved by the pardons board, prompting criticism and calls for an explanation. The decision comes amid accusations of backsliding on reforms by current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who formed a government with Najib's party. The reduction in Najib's sentence was one of the last acts of the former king, and his family expressed disappointment at not being granted a full pardon. Najib remains on trial in other corruption cases linked to 1MDB.
Malaysia has halved the jail term of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, who was convicted in the 1MDB corruption scandal, reducing his sentence to six years and lowering his fines. Najib, the first Malaysian premier to be jailed, remains on trial in multiple cases related to the scandal, which involved the misappropriation of billions of dollars from a state fund he established. The decision to reduce his sentence has raised concerns about political influence in Malaysia's fight against corruption, especially as the country's current administration has faced accusations of backsliding on reforms.
Malaysia's Federal Court has dismissed former Prime Minister Najib Razak's final bid to review his corruption conviction over the multi-billion dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB. Najib, who was sentenced to 12 years in prison, can no longer challenge the conviction in court, but has applied for a royal pardon. The court ruled that there was no miscarriage of justice in the top court's decision last year. Najib faces three other trials related to graft at 1MDB and other government agencies.