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Malaysia court finds ex-PM Najib Razak guilty of abuse of power in biggest 1MDB trial

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Posted on December 26, 2025

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Malaysia court finds ex-PM Najib Razak guilty of abuse of power in biggest 1MDB trial

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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Jailed former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was found guilty of abuse of power on Friday in the biggest trial yet in the multibillion-dollar fraud scandal at

Ex-PM Najib Razak Convicted in Largest 1MDB Corruption Trial

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Jailed former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was found guilty of abuse of power on Friday in the biggest trial yet in the multibillion-dollar fraud scandal at state fund 1MDB.

Najib had been charged with four counts of corruption and 21 counts of money laundering for receiving illegal transfers of about 2.2 billion ringgit ($544.15 million) from 1MDB. He had consistently denied wrongdoing.

The judge had yet to deliver the full verdict and sentencing.

(Reporting by Rozanna Latiff; Writing by Martin Petty; Editing by David Stanway)

Key Takeaways

Najib Razak found guilty of abuse of power.
Conviction part of the 1MDB scandal.
Charged with corruption and money laundering.
Illegal transfers of 2.2 billion ringgit involved.
Judge yet to deliver full verdict and sentencing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is corruption?

Corruption is the abuse of power for personal gain, often involving bribery or unethical conduct by individuals in authority.

What is money laundering?

Money laundering is the process of making illegally obtained money appear legitimate by disguising its original source.

What is a financial crisis?

A financial crisis is a situation where the value of financial institutions or assets drops rapidly, often leading to economic instability.

What is abuse of power?

Abuse of power occurs when an individual in a position of authority uses their power inappropriately, often to benefit themselves at the expense of others.

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