Malaysia corruption

The former leader was found guilty in 2020 on three charges related to the pilfering of the 1MDB state development fund.

The announcement came days after the Malaysian government filed 22 lawsuits seeking to recover more than $23 billion in 1MDB-linked assets.

The trial has shed additional light on the important role that the Malaysian First Lady played during her husband's time in office.

Prosecutors alleged that bond sales organized by Goldman Sachs helped enable the pilfering of the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund.

With Najib’s political allies back in power and an ongoing crackdown on the forces pushing for accountability, the case is anything but closed.

2 years after his ouster in a shock election upset, Najib Razak becomes the first Malaysian leader to be convicted of corruption.

Musa Aman’s acquittal comes less than a month after prosecutors dropped money laundering charges against Riza Aziz.

She is the second top official to quit following the breakup of the reformist ruling alliance.

The audio recordings could mark a new blow to the former premier.

Defense lawyers said Najib was shocked he wasn’t acquitted.

The delay will allow the first trial involving Najib, also linked to the 1MDB scandal, to finish before the next begins.

The current and former directors are charged with helping raid billions from the state development fund.