Malaysia has moved to make a first arrest in connection with the investigation into corruption at the country's state fund 1MDB. The arrest order puts more pressure on the ex-prime minister.
A magistrate’s court approved an application by Malaysia's anti-corruption commission to remand a former aide to ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak for one week. The aide had served with the country's central bank before being appointed as a special officer to Najib in 2009, according to a report by «Bernama».
On the back of his unexpected election win, incoming Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad reopened investigations into 1MDB and Najib’s involvement in its operations.
Others May Follow Soon
Najib eventually may face a number of charges connected to the 1MDB corruption case. Charges lined up against Najib include stealing government money, losing government money and using government money to bribe, according to Mahathir.
The net is closing in on a host of other people linked to the 1MDB scandal. The most prominent of which is Malaysian financier Jho Low, who is a central figure and key witness in the 1MDB scandal. He is regarded as close to Najib and his family and was named by Mahathir as one of the prime targets facing charges.
