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1MDB Scandal
He Got Away With Robbing a Bank. Here’s How to Hold Him Accountable.
By Vivian Zhao
Malaysia’s gargantuan 1MDB scandal shows why the world needs to establish an International Anti-Corruption Court.
Malaysian Court Upholds 1MDB Verdict Against Former PM
By Sebastian Strangio
In handing down the decision, an appeal judge described Najib Razak’s actions as a “national embarrassment.”
Goldman Sachs Subsidiary Pleads to US Charges in 1MDB Probe
By Associated Press
Prosecutors alleged that bond sales organized by Goldman Sachs helped enable the pilfering of the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund.
It’s Too Early to Celebrate Najib’s Historic Corruption Sentence
By Binaifer Nowrojee
With Najib’s political allies back in power and an ongoing crackdown on the forces pushing for accountability, the case is anything but closed.
Malaysia Ex-PM Najib Given 12 Years in Jail in 1MDB Looting
By Associated Press
2 years after his ouster in a shock election upset, Najib Razak becomes the first Malaysian leader to be convicted of corruption.
Malaysia Drops Charge Against Ex-Prime Minister’s Stepson
By Associated Press
The stepson of ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak, the producer behind The Wolf of Wall Street, reached a settlement with the government.
1MDB Scandal: US Returns $300 Million in Stolen Funds to Malaysia
By Associated Press
The money comes from assets forfeited last year by financier, Jho Low - a central figure in the 1MDB scandal - in a Los Angeles federal settlement.
Malaysia: Graft Trial Highlights Influence of Ex-Premier’s Wife
By Associated Press
A top prosecutor said she wielded considerable influence over her husband, former Prime Minister Najib Razak, due to her “overbearing nature."
Malaysia 1MDB Scandal: Recordings Deepen Najib Scrutiny
By Associated Press
The audio recordings could mark a new blow to the former premier.
Malaysian Judge Postpones 2nd Corruption Trial for Former PM Najib
By Associated Press
The delay will allow the first trial involving Najib, also linked to the 1MDB scandal, to finish before the next begins.
Malaysia Charges 17 Goldman Sachs Executives Over 1MDB Scandal
By Associated Press
The current and former directors are charged with helping raid billions from the state development fund.
Movie Producer Charged in Malaysia’s 1MDB Scandal
By Associated Press
The producer and stepson of Malaysia’s ex-prime minister Najib Razak is just one of several individuals that has been implicated,