A Malaysian court on Wednesday upheld former prime minister Najib Razak’s 12-year prison sentence for seven corruption charges linked to state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).. Former Malaysia PM Najib loses 1MDB conviction appeal | Main | English edition | Agencia EFE
A judge in the case blasted Najib as a "national embarrassment," affirming that he was guilty of all seven charges and upholding his 12-year prison sentence.
Bangkok Desk, Dec 8 (EFE).- A Malaysian court on Wednesday upheld former prime minister Najib Razak’s 12-year prison sentence for seven corruption charges linked to state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). In a virtual hearing, due to one of Najib’s defence team contracting Covid-19, Malaysia’s Court of Appeal unanimously rejected the appeal of the convictions …