Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib Razak convicted of abuse of power in second 1MDB trial

Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak convicted on four counts of abuse of power and 21 counts of money laundering over $539 million in illegal transfers from 1MDB. Judge rejected Najib’s defence, finding clear links between him and fugitive financier Jho Low, and dismissed claims of Saudi donations as forgeries. Najib faces up to 20 years per charge and hefty fines; the verdict intensifies political tensions and marks a major step in Malaysia’s anti-corruption efforts.