Jailed former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak will have to defend himself against more charges in another trial linked to the multi-billion-dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB.
The Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that the prosecution had successfully established a case against Najib on four charges of abuse of power and 21 charges of money laundering. Najib, 71, is currently serving a six-year jail term. Melissa Goh reports. The Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that the prosecution had successfully established a case against Najib on four charges of abuse of power and 21 charges of money laundering. Najib, 71, is currently serving a six-year jail term. Melissa Goh reports.
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