Malaysia prosecutor clears PM Najib Razak of corruption
  • 8 years ago
Malaysia's top prosecutor has cleared Prime Minister Najib Razak of corruption in a long-running financial scandal that has gripped the nation.
The attorney-general's office said the $681m (£479m) Mr Najib received in his bank account was a personal donation from the Saudi royal family.
"I am satisfied that there is no evidence to show that the donation was a form of gratification given corruptly," he said, adding that evidence did not show the donation was used as an "inducement or reward" for Mr Najib to do anything in his capacity as prime minister.
Malaysia held its last general election in May 2013, which returned Mr Najib's party to power but with one of its poorest showings on record.
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