Former Malaysia PM Najib granted house arrest subject to him paying US$12.26 million fine
The conditional pardon came after the Pardons Board chaired by the king met on Friday (Sep 18), a week after it deferred consideration of Najib’s application at its meeting on Sep 11.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been granted house arrest for the remainder of his sentence, with the condition that he pays a fine of US$12.26 million. The conditional pardon was announced on September 18 after a week-long delay. Najib, currently serving a six-year prison term, must comply with the stipulated conditions or face immediate return to prison.
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