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1MDB scandal 'makes Attila the Hun look like a choirboy', judge declares in landmark ruling

A Malaysian court has released its comprehensive judgment in the 1MDB financial scandal six months after finding Datuk Seri Najib Razak guilty. The judge's detailed ruling provides insight into the scale and nature of the misconduct.

By Aisyah Razak · 16 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Najib's Unrepentant Conduct and Direct Involvement in 1MDB Theft Shaped Severity of Sentencing, Judge Explains

A Malaysian High Court judge has disclosed that former Prime Minister Najib Razak's demonstrated lack of remorse and his instrumental position in orchestrating the 1MDB financial scandal were decisive factors in determining both his custodial sentence and the substantial monetary penalty imposed.

By Aisyah Razak · 16 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

1MDB scandal 'makes Attila the Hun look like a choirboy', judge declares in landmark ruling

Najib's Unrepentant Conduct and Direct Involvement in 1MDB Theft Shaped Severity of Sentencing, Judge Explains

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