Najib Razak faces continued imprisonment amid 1MDB legal rulings

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak faces ongoing legal complications regarding multiple corruption convictions linked to the 1MDB state investment fund. While a conditional royal pardon offered the possibility of serving the remainder of his SRC International sentence under house arrest until August 2028, the arrangement is contingent upon the payment of a RM50 million fine, which his legal team indicated he cannot currently satisfy.

Separately, the High Court has dismissed Najib’s application to delay the enforcement of a second, 15-year prison sentence. This sentence stems from a larger graft trial involving the abuse of power and money laundering of over $700 million related to 1MDB. This second sentence is scheduled to take effect after he completes his current term in August 2028. Najib’s lawyers have stated they intend to challenge the court's decision in a higher court.