Former Malaysian prime minister to serve 1MDB graft sentence in house arrest
( September 18, 2026, 15:36 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A former prime minister of Malaysia, convicted of corruption tied to the theft of billions of dollars form the sovereign wealth fund 1MDB, was granted a conditional pardon that permits him to serve his prison sentence under house arrest, according to a statement from the legal affairs division of the Malaysian prime minister's office.Document attached....
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