Investigators probing former prime minister Najib Razak for money laundering and misappropriation of property have recommended for the former prime minister to be charged, the New Sunday Times reported this morning.
It quoted highly-placed sources as saying that the recommendation was made as investigators from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) “have enough evidence” to “ensure the cases stick”. The sources said the case they had drawn up against Najib was “as strong”.
The sources said the recommendation to charge did not include Najib’s wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor.
The money laundering charge is linked to the allegations that RM42 million (about 340 million baht) from the Retirement Fund Inc had made its way into Najib’s personal bank accounts.
Najib had consistently denied knowledge of any wrongdoing in this allegation.
Those convicted of money laundering could face a maximum sentence of 15 years’ jail and a fine of no less than five times the value of the laundered proceeds.
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