Najib Razak Expected to Serve House Arrest After Fine Is Paid
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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is expected to serve house arrest once the fine in the 1MDB case has been paid. This was reported by Bloomberg.
In September, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, granted Najib a conditional pardon. The pardon allows him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence in the 1MDB case under house arrest.
1MDB is a state-owned investment company that was once at the centre of a major financial scandal in Malaysia. The case has drawn the attention of many Malaysians and the international community for several years. A conditional pardon means the sentence remains in effect, but the form of custody can be changed subject to certain conditions.
So far, the report does not state the exact date on which Najib will begin serving house arrest, or the full details of the conditions that must be complied with. Further developments are expected to be announced by the relevant authorities.
Sources: Bloomberg.com
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