Malaysia's disgraced former PM leaves jail for house arrest after embezzling millions
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been moved from prison to house arrest to serve the remainder of his sentence for the 1MDB corruption scandal. The decision has sparked criticism regarding the legal basis for the move and its impact on anti-corruption efforts.
Why it matters
The case remains a landmark example of high-level state corruption, and the handling of his sentence is a litmus test for the rule of law in Malaysia.
Image source, EPA Image caption, Najib smiles to reporters at the Kuala Lumpur High Court after it cleared the way for him to go home
Malaysia's disgraced former Prime Minister Najib Razak has arrived home to begin serving the rest of a jail sentence for corruption under house arrest.
There was a big media presence at his Kuala Lumpur residence to see the 73-year-old return from prison in an SUV late on Tuesday night, escorted by a heavily armed police convoy.
Najib's return ended a four-year prison stint after he was found guilty over the embezzlement of billions of dollars from the country's sovereign wealth fund.
The 1MDB scandal brought down his government and made headlines around the world when it came to light a decade ago, embroiling prominent figures from Malaysia to Goldman Sachs and Hollywood.
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