Malaysia: Ex-PM Najib Razak Jailed 15 Years in Landmark 1MDB Verdict

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty on all 25 charges of abuse of power and money laundering in his largest 1MDB trial. The judge dismissed claims he was unaware of the massive fraud, emphasizing his intelligence and pivotal role.

• Najib Razak found guilty on all 25 charges in major 1MDB trial.
• Sentenced to 15 years imprisonment, to run after current sentence.
• Judge dismissed Najib's 'country bumpkin' defense, cited superior intelligence.
• Court found undeniable link between Najib and fugitive financier Jho Low.
• Additional RM11.4 billion fine imposed for abuse of power charges.
• Verdict reinforces severity of the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal.

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