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1MDB

US DOJ seizes luxury New York apartment linked to 1MDB

The US DOJ has obtained a forfeiture order on a luxury New York apartment allegedly bought with misappropriated 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) funds.
The US DOJ has obtained a forfeiture order on a luxury New York apartment allegedly bought with misappropriated 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) funds.

Malaysian police probing claims fugitive Jho Low had secret meetings in KL

Malaysian fugitive Low Taek Jho, aka Jho Low, had reportedly played a key role in talks with China over writing off 1MDB-related debts.
Malaysian fugitive Low Taek Jho, aka Jho Low, had reportedly played a key role in talks with China over writing off 1MDB-related debts.

Malaysia will not support or pursue any pardon for Jho Low, PM Anwar says

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) said that Malaysia will not support any pardon for fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) said that Malaysia will not support any pardon for fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho.

Malaysia PM Anwar says fugitive financier Jho Low’s US pardon bid a ‘non-issue’

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim described the plea as a "non-issue".
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim described the plea as a "non-issue".

Fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low should not be pardoned: 1MDB task force head

Jho Low, the fugitive Malaysian financier, faces multiple charges including corruption and money laundering in the United States and Malaysia.
Jho Low, the fugitive Malaysian financier, faces multiple charges including corruption and money laundering in the United States and Malaysia.

Malaysia’s anti-graft agency vows to recover more high-value art bought with 1MDB scandal funds

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission successfully repatriated four pieces of artwork in April.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission successfully repatriated four pieces of artwork in April.

Malaysia’s jailed ex-PM Najib withdraws appeal on house arrest, local media reports

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak, jailed for corruption in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, attends the verdict of his house arrest bid at Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia December 22, 2025. REUTERS/ Hasnoor Hussain
Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak, jailed for corruption in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, attends the verdict of his house arrest bid at Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia December 22, 2025. REUTERS/ Hasnoor Hussain

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.

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