JUST IN: Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak arrives in court for the start of his corruption trial linked to the 1MDB scandal
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's disgraced former leader Najib Razak arrived in court on Wednesday for his trial over a multi-billion-dollar financial scandal that contributed to his long-ruling coalition's downfall last year and sent shockwaves around the world.
Najib was greeted by supporters upon his arrival and paused for a short prayer session before he proceeded into the building.The 65-year-old will face the first of several trials over his alleged involvement in the looting of sovereign wealth fund 1MDB, a state investment vehicle established to develop the economy of the Southeast Asian nation.
Najib was initially due to stand trial in February, but appeals by his defence team over procedural matters saw his case put on hold until a judge last week ruled the trial should finally proceed. While many of his cohorts have been caught and charged in Malaysian courts, the alleged mastermind behind the 1MDB scandal, playboy financier Jho Low, is still at large.
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