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Four 1MDB-linked pieces of art, including a Picasso, safely returned to Malaysia

Maurice Utrillo’s Maison de rendez-vous de chasse de Henri IV, Rue St. Vincent, Montmartre (1934), one of the four artworks recovered.
Maurice Utrillo’s Maison de rendez-vous de chasse de Henri IV, Rue St. Vincent, Montmartre (1934), one of the four artworks recovered.

Jewellery found in 1MDB-related raid too many to itemise, witness tells court

Police found 71 luggage bags, a plastic box and more than 200 boxes in the unit at Pavilion Residences in 2018, the court heard.
Police found 71 luggage bags, a plastic box and more than 200 boxes in the unit at Pavilion Residences in 2018, the court heard.

Malaysia court sets May 7 to hear Najib’s stay of execution bid on $1.6b payment to former 1MDB unit

The court will also hear submissions on costs in the lawsuit brought by SRC International against the former premier Najib Razak.
The court will also hear submissions on costs in the lawsuit brought by SRC International against the former premier Najib Razak.

4 high-value paintings linked to 1MDB case, including a Picasso, to arrive in Malaysia on April 6

Pablo Picasso's L’Ecuyère et les clowns (1961) is among the artworks being repatriated to Malaysia.
Pablo Picasso's L’Ecuyère et les clowns (1961) is among the artworks being repatriated to Malaysia.

Malaysian court orders ex-PM Najib to pay $1.68b to former 1MDB unit over fiduciary duty breach

The lawsuit was filed by SRC International Sdn Bhd in May 2021.
The lawsuit was filed by SRC International Sdn Bhd in May 2021.

Shades of 1MDB? How Malaysia’s anti-graft champions lost their voice

Protesters holding a cut-out of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Azam Baki during a demonstration in Kuala Lumpur on Feb 15.
Protesters holding a cut-out of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Azam Baki during a demonstration in Kuala Lumpur on Feb 15.

Malaysian court allows Rosmah Mansor temporary release of passport for trip to Singapore

A court has granted Rosmah Mansor, wife of former prime minister Najib Razak, use of her passport from Feb 1 to April 30.
A court has granted Rosmah Mansor, wife of former prime minister Najib Razak, use of her passport from Feb 1 to April 30.

Ex-Goldman banker seeks pardon in 1MDB fraud case

Tim Leissner pleaded guilty in 2018 to engaging in a scheme to embezzle US$4.5 billion (S$5.76 billion) from Malaysian fund 1MDB.
Tim Leissner pleaded guilty in 2018 to engaging in a scheme to embezzle US$4.5 billion (S$5.76 billion) from Malaysian fund 1MDB.

Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib files appeal against 1MDB conviction

(FILES) Former prime minister of Malaysia Najib Razak looks on as he is escorted by prison officers during an appeal hearing at the Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur on April 17, 2024. Jailed former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak faces a make-or-break week from December 22, 2025 as a second court battle over his role in the country's 1MDB mega-corruption scandal draws to an end. (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP)
(FILES) Former prime minister of Malaysia Najib Razak looks on as he is escorted by prison officers during an appeal hearing at the Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur on April 17, 2024. Jailed former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak faces a make-or-break week from December 22, 2025 as a second court battle over his role in the country's 1MDB mega-corruption scandal draws to an end. (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP)

Rosmah denies VIP jail claims for Najib as 1MDB legal battles continue with appeals

Rosmah Mansor said her husband, former Malaysian premier Najib Razak, is allowed basic activities such as exercise, but denied claims that he is housed in privileged conditions.
Rosmah Mansor said her husband, former Malaysian premier Najib Razak, is allowed basic activities such as exercise, but denied claims that he is housed in privileged conditions.

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