Malaysia's King Allows Ex-Premier Najib to Serve Remainder of Jail Term Under House Arrest
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak, jailed since 2022 over the 1MDB-linked SRC International case, will complete his sentence at home, according to Anadolu Agency.
Malaysia's king has granted former Prime Minister Najib Razak permission to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
Najib has been incarcerated since August 2022 following his conviction over the misappropriation of funds from SRC International, a former unit of the state investment fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), the report said.
Details on the specific terms of the house arrest, the length of the remaining sentence, and the reasoning behind the royal decision were not disclosed in the available report.
The SRC International case has been one of several legal proceedings tied to the broader 1MDB scandal, which involved allegations of billions of dollars being siphoned from the state fund. Najib has faced multiple charges connected to the affair during his political career.
Anadolu Agency did not provide further comment from Malaysian officials, the royal palace, or Najib's legal representatives regarding the decision.
This report will be updated as more details become available.
Sources
- Malaysia’s king allows ex-Premier Najib to serve remainder of jail term under house arrest — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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