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Malaysia

Najib Razak: SRC International case case status

Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Malaysia. Najib was convicted of abuse of power, money laundering and criminal breach of trust involving RM42 million of SRC International Sdn Bhd funds.

Status: ConvictedThe conviction is final, and in February 2024 the Federal Territories Pardons Board halved his 12-year term to six years and cut the fine to RM50 million, giving a release date of 23 August 2028 if the fine is paid.
Country
Malaysia
Court
High Court, Kuala Lumpur, upheld by the Federal Court
Status date
2 February 2024
Amount alleged
MYR 42,000,000

Case history

  1. Convicted on seven counts by the High Court.2
  2. Began serving his sentence after the Federal Court upheld the conviction.1,2
  3. The Pardons Board announced the reduction of the sentence to six years and the fine from RM210 million to RM50 million.1,2

Sources

  1. Malay Mail, Pardons Board agrees to cut Najib's jail term by half, out by August 23, 2028 if RM50m fine paid (2 February 2024)
  2. Free Malaysia Today, It's confirmed: Najib's 12-year jail term halved to 6 (2 February 2024)

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