The country filed criminal charges against the lender in December, the first for Goldman, and may discuss dropping those allegations if the bank pays the sum.
The Straits Times
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Arrest may signal start of wider crackdown on corruption
How Malaysia proceeds with its case against Najib will be closely watched in a region where political corruption is both deep-rooted and systemic.
LESLIE LOPEZ, REGIONAL CORRESPONDENT