Najib Razak Convicted Again in Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal
Update: 2025-12-26
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Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak, 72, convicted on four counts of abuse of power, linked to the looting of the 1MDB state investment fund. Hes already serving a twelve-year sentence for an earlier 1MDB case. Supporters protested outside the court, while prosecutors claim the stolen cash funded Hollywood movies, luxury yachts, hotels, art, and jewelry. Najib denies wrongdoing, insisting the money was a donation from Saudi Arabia. He faces more time behind bars, with extra money laundering charges still pending. The 1MDB saga continues to expose deep cracks in Malaysias political world.
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