Putrajaya: Malaysia’s top court upholds former prime minister Najib RazakiConvicted and sentenced to 12 years in prison in a corruption case involving the looting of 1MDB state funds. Najib’s defeat in his final appeal means he must begin serving his sentence immediately, becoming the first former prime minister to be jailed.
five member federal court The panel said it found unanimously that the high court judge was correct in his decision and that Najeeb’s appeal was “devoid of any merit”. The court confirmed Najeeb’s conviction and sentence.
1MDB was a development fund najibo It was established soon after assuming power in 2009. Investigators allege that at least $4.5 billion from the fund was stolen and laundered by Najib’s associates. Najib was found guilty of abuse of power, criminal breach of trust and money laundering for illegally receiving $9.4 million. SRC InternationalA former unit of 1MDB.
five member federal court The panel said it found unanimously that the high court judge was correct in his decision and that Najeeb’s appeal was “devoid of any merit”. The court confirmed Najeeb’s conviction and sentence.
1MDB was a development fund najibo It was established soon after assuming power in 2009. Investigators allege that at least $4.5 billion from the fund was stolen and laundered by Najib’s associates. Najib was found guilty of abuse of power, criminal breach of trust and money laundering for illegally receiving $9.4 million. SRC InternationalA former unit of 1MDB.