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Malaysia court grants jailed ex-PM Najib access to house arrest decree

Three-member bench rules 2-1 to grant Najib Razak’s appeal to use the decree to argue his case before the High Court. Malaysia’s appeals court has granted a bid by jailed ex-premier Najib Razak to see a document he said should allow him to serve his sentence at home, in a rare win for a disgraced former leader at the heart …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Malaysia’s scandal-hit 1MDB sues Amicorp, seeks $1bn for alleged fraud

Al Jazeera

The scandal-hit fund says Amicorp ‘played a vital role’ in facilitating the laundering of more than $7bn. Malaysia’s scandal-hit 1Malaysia Development Berhad fund has said it will sue corporate services provider Amicorp Group and its CEO Toine Knipping for more than $1bn, for allegedly facilitating more than $7bn in fraudulent transactions over a five-year period. It highlighted that Amicorp “played …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Malaysia's ex-PM Najib Razak faces new graft charges, alleged bribe scheme involving $510 million

Firstpost

The former prime minister, already serving a six-year jail term for corruption related to the plunder of sovereign wealth fund 1MDB, faces several other cases linked to the financial scandal that led to his defeat in 2018 elections Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak escorted by prison officers as the jailed politician left the court after court proceedings in Kuala …

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5 months ago

Jailed former Malaysian leader apologizes for fund embezzlement scandal, reiterates his innocence

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Imprisoned former Malaysian Prime Minister …

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7 months ago

Swiss court convicts 2 top PetroSaudi executives in fallout from 1MDB Malaysian fund scandal

Associated Press

GENEVA — Switzerland’s federal criminal court on Wednesday convicted two top managers of a Saudi oil company on charges including fraud and money laundering in a vast scam that swiped at least $1.8 billion from a Malaysian state-owned investment fund. In an email to the AP, she wrote that the court’s summary of the decision read out in court on …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Malaysia’s Najib loses bid to serve corruption sentence under house arrest

Al Jazeera

A court in Malaysia has dismissed a bid by jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak to serve his remaining prison sentence for corruption under house arrest. The decision on Wednesday came in response to a judicial review application filed by Najib on April 1 that said he had clear information that then-King Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah issued an “addendum …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Malaysia handed back $156m in stolen 1MDB funds, US embassy says

Al Jazeera

US ambassador says returned assets can be used for original purpose of bettering the lives of everyday Malaysians. Malaysia has been handed back $156m in assets linked to the 1MDB scandal after an investigation by the United States, the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur has said. “This extraordinary sum of money is going back to the people of Malaysia where …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Jailed former Malaysia premier Najib Razak seeks to serve remaining sentence under house arrest

Associated Press

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Najib Razak is seeking to serve the rest of his prison term under house arrest, two months after his sentence in a corruption case was reduced by half. His surprise application filed Monday said he had “clear information” that then-king Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah issued an order during the Jan. …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Ex-Malaysian leader Najib disappointed he wasn't given a full royal pardon for 12-year graft term

The Independent

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1 year, 1 month ago

Malaysia halves jail term and cuts fine for corrupt ex-PM Najib Razak over 1MDB fund scandal

ABC

In short: Malaysia's former prime minister was sentenced to 12 years in prison in August 2022 and fined 210 million ringgit after being found guilty of corruption. Malaysia's former prime minister was sentenced to 12 years in prison in August 2022 and fined 210 million ringgit after being found guilty of corruption. Malaysia's Pardons Board said on Friday it has …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Malaysia halves prison term for former Prime Minister Najib Razak who oversaw multibillion-dollar 1MDB thefts

The Hindu

Malaysia's Pardons Board said on February 2 it has reduced ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak's 12-year jail sentence by half and sharply cut the fine imposed after he was convicted in a corruption case linked to the theft of billions of dollars from state coffers. Explained | Najib Razak and the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal Despite his conviction, Najib is still …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Malaysia's Pardons Board cuts ex-Prime Minister Najib's 12-year prison sentence by half

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Malaysia's Pardons Board said Friday …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Malaysia halves prison term for ex-Prime Minister who oversaw multibillion-dollar 1MDB thefts

Associated Press

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s Pardons Board said Friday it has reduced ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak’s 12-year jail sentence by half and sharply cut a fine, less than two years into his sentence from a corruption case linked to the theft of billions of dollars from state coffers. Despite his conviction, Najib is still influential in his party, the United …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Malaysia halves ex-PM Najib Razak’s jail term in 1MDB corruption scandal

Al Jazeera

Najib, the first prime minister in the country’s history to be jailed, remains on trial in multiple cases related to the fund. Malaysia has halved the sentence of disgraced former Prime Minister Najib Razak, who was convicted and sent to jail for 12 years for corruption in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal. Najib, the first leader in the country’s history to …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Jailed ex-Malaysia PM has a problem with this Netflix show

Hindustan Times

Malaysia’s jailed former prime minister Najib Razak wants the newly released Man on the Run documentary dropped from Netflix for contemptuous content that his lawyer said would be prejudicial against his ongoing trials. Interviews featured in the documentary on the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal suggest Najib was at the center of the fraudulent scheme, his lawyer, Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, said in …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Malaysia questions Goldman Sachs lawsuit over 1MDB settlement, saying it's premature

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Under a 2020 deal, Goldman Sachs paid Malaysia $2.5 …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Why is Goldman Sachs suing Malaysia over 1MDB scandal?

Al Jazeera

Prominent US investment bank in dispute with Malaysia over settlement relating to its role in scandal at state fund. The United States investment bank Goldman Sachs has sued Malaysia in a London arbitration court amid rising tension over a settlement deal reached in connection with the bank’s role in the multibillion-dollar corruption scandal at state fund 1MDB. Three years ago, …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Malaysia's Appeals Court upholds Najib's acquittal in one of his 1MDB trial

The Independent

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1 year, 6 months ago

Jho Low: Who was the billionaire fugitive who partied with Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian and Britney Spears

The Independent

A bespectacled Malaysian businessman with seemingly infinite wealth and very expensive taste, Jho Low sought to be the life of every party. Not satisfied with merely schmoozing Martin Scorsese by bankrolling The Wolf of Wall Street, this is the man who bought Kim Kardashian a sports car, flew Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx to Melbourne and back by private jet …

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1 year, 6 months ago

The playboy friend to the stars who lavished A-listers with gifts 'paid for millions he embezzled': How Jho Low rubbed shoulders with showbiz elite, 'dated' Miranda Kerr...and is now a fugitive from j

Daily Mail

For a long time, it was a mystery how Jho Low - a rather unassuming Malaysian businessman - became ingratiated with some of the biggest names in showbusiness. Low's film production firm funded the actor's 2013 box office hit The Wolf Of Wall Street, and he purchased a $30 million mansion close to DiCaprio's in Hollywood. The pair are picture …

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1 year, 10 months ago

1MDB fugitive Jho Low placed in Macau as associates in spotlight

Al Jazeera

A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that Kee Kok Thiam was 51 years old. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said in a written response to questions from Al Jazeera that it “believes the individuals wanted for the 1MDB case, especially Jho Low, are hiding in Macau”. The MACC also said Kee confirmed he met Jho Low and a number …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Malaysia’s Anwar says in talks to return 1MDB fugitive Jho Low

Al Jazeera

Jho Low faces charges in Malaysia and the US for allegedly orchestrating theft of $4.5bn from wealth fund 1MDB. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has revealed his country is negotiating with authorities overseas to secure the return of the fugitive financier alleged to have masterminded the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal. Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, faces charges in …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Swiss indict 2 managers of Saudi oil company in 1MDB scandal

The Independent

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1 year, 11 months ago

Leonardo DiCaprio testifies in rapper Pras Michel's trial: What is the case all about?

Firstpost

Leonardo DiCaprio testified Monday at the trial of former Fugee rapper Prakazrel ‘Pras’ Michel. The rapper is accused of conspiring to funnel money from a Malaysian state fund to Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign New York: Leonardo DiCaprio testified Monday at the trial of former Fugee rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, who is accused of conspiring to funnel money from a …

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Malaysia court grants jailed ex-PM Najib access to house arrest decree

Malaysia’s scandal-hit 1MDB sues Amicorp, seeks $1bn for alleged fraud

Malaysia's ex-PM Najib Razak faces new graft charges, alleged bribe scheme involving $510 million

Jailed former Malaysian leader apologizes for fund embezzlement scandal, reiterates his innocence

Swiss court convicts 2 top PetroSaudi executives in fallout from 1MDB Malaysian fund scandal

Malaysia’s Najib loses bid to serve corruption sentence under house arrest

Malaysia handed back $156m in stolen 1MDB funds, US embassy says

Jailed former Malaysia premier Najib Razak seeks to serve remaining sentence under house arrest

Ex-Malaysian leader Najib disappointed he wasn't given a full royal pardon for 12-year graft term

Malaysia halves jail term and cuts fine for corrupt ex-PM Najib Razak over 1MDB fund scandal

Malaysia halves prison term for former Prime Minister Najib Razak who oversaw multibillion-dollar 1MDB thefts

Malaysia's Pardons Board cuts ex-Prime Minister Najib's 12-year prison sentence by half

Malaysia halves prison term for ex-Prime Minister who oversaw multibillion-dollar 1MDB thefts

Malaysia halves ex-PM Najib Razak’s jail term in 1MDB corruption scandal

Jailed ex-Malaysia PM has a problem with this Netflix show

Malaysia questions Goldman Sachs lawsuit over 1MDB settlement, saying it's premature

Why is Goldman Sachs suing Malaysia over 1MDB scandal?

Malaysia's Appeals Court upholds Najib's acquittal in one of his 1MDB trial

Jho Low: Who was the billionaire fugitive who partied with Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian and Britney Spears

The playboy friend to the stars who lavished A-listers with gifts 'paid for millions he embezzled': How Jho Low rubbed shoulders with showbiz elite, 'dated' Miranda Kerr...and is now a fugitive from j

1MDB fugitive Jho Low placed in Macau as associates in spotlight

Malaysia’s Anwar says in talks to return 1MDB fugitive Jho Low

Swiss indict 2 managers of Saudi oil company in 1MDB scandal

Leonardo DiCaprio testifies in rapper Pras Michel's trial: What is the case all about?