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1MDB Trial: Judge Questions Whether Najib's Reaction to $681m Deposits Was Reasonable

A High Court judge presiding over Najib Razak's 1MDB trial has cast doubt on the former prime minister's explanation for $681 million deposited into his personal accounts, suggesting his reaction was inconsistent with that of a reasonable person.

By Rohaya Daud · 17 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

1MDB theft 'exceeded Attila the Hun's plunder,' High Court judge declares in landmark 809-page ruling

A High Court judge has delivered a sweeping 809-page judgment on the 1MDB scandal, declaring that the scale of theft from Malaysia's investment fund surpassed even historical acts of plunder, with implications for ongoing corruption cases across the region.

By Rohaya Daud · 17 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

1MDB Trial: Judge Questions Whether Najib's Reaction to $681m Deposits Was Reasonable

1MDB theft 'exceeded Attila the Hun's plunder,' High Court judge declares in landmark 809-page ruling

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