Kuala Lumpur, December 27:
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was on Friday sentenced to an additional 15 years in prison after a Malaysian court found him guilty in a major corruption case linked to the multi-billion-dollar 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal. The verdict marks a significant development in one of the world’s largest financial fraud cases, which had shaken Malaysia’s political and financial systems and triggered global investigations.
The court held Najib guilty of multiple charges, including abuse of power, criminal breach of trust and money laundering, related to the misappropriation of funds from 1MDB. With this fresh sentence, Najib’s total jail term has substantially increased, reinforcing Malaysia’s efforts to hold powerful political figures accountable. Najib, who has consistently denied wrongdoing, is expected to pursue further legal remedies, while the case continues to be seen as a landmark moment in Malaysia’s anti-corruption drive.
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