Corruption scandal: Malaysia's former PM Najib Razak sentenced to 15 years in prison

Kuala Lumpur (Web Desk): A Malaysian court has sentenced former Prime Minister Najib Razak to 15 years in prison for his involvement in a multi-billion-dollar fraud scandal related to state funds.

The court found Najib Razak guilty of abuse of power and money laundering charges.

The 72-year-old Najib Razak has been in jail since August 2022, and following the court's decision, further legal complexities may arise in the ongoing proceedings against him.

This sentence is considered one of the harshest legal actions ever taken against a former prime minister in Malaysia’s history.

The ruling has sparked significant interest and curiosity in political circles and among the public, with international attention also closely monitoring the case.