Malaysia's Former Prime Minister Najib Razak Receives Additional 15-Year Prison Sentence in 1MDB CaseA Malaysian court has imposed a further 15-year prison sentence on Najib Razak, the country's former prime minister, after finding him guilty of new charges related to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) corruption scandal. Najib began serving his sentence in 2022 and was originally scheduled for release in 2028 after his 12-year term was reduced. Despite previously expressing regret for the mismanagement of 1MDB, Najib has continued to deny intentional wrongdoing and asserts that he will pursue further legal avenues to challenge the convictions. The 1MDB affair is regarded as one of the world's largest financial corruption scandals in recent decades, severely impacting Malaysia's political and financial landscape. As Najib faces additional prison time and financial penalties, the case remains a focal point for anti-corruption efforts in Malaysia.

Source: The Munich Eye December 26, 2025 18:31 UTC