Kuala Lumpur | A Malaysian court on Wednesday upheld former premier Najib Razak’s conviction on corruption charges over a multibillion-dollar scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), dealing a blow to his hopes of a political comeback.
Mr Najib was appealing a 12-year prison sentence and $US50 million fine imposed by the Kuala Lumpur High Court last year for criminal breach of trust, abuse of power and money laundering, one of five trials he is facing over corruption allegations.
