Lawyer: Najib Razak Must Pay US$12 Million Fine Before House Arrest
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is reportedly required to pay a fine totaling US$12 million before he can begin his period of house arrest. This was communicated by his legal team regarding the status of the court cases currently being faced by the former national leader.
Najib, who served as Prime Minister from 2009 to 2018, was found guilty on corruption charges. The case is related to the misappropriation of billions of dollars in funds involving the national strategic investment company, 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
Previously, there were discussions regarding the possibility of Najib serving the remainder of his prison sentence in the form of house arrest. However, the condition of paying the fine has become one of the primary factors that must be resolved first in accordance with established legal procedures.
This issue related to 1MDB is one of the high-profile cases that has received widespread attention in Malaysia and internationally. Authorities continue to monitor the development of this case to ensure that justice is upheld according to the country's legal framework.
For now, the public is still waiting for further official statements from the court and prison authorities regarding the next steps. This legal process is expected to remain a focus of the media in the near future.