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Najib to serve prison sentence

NOOR AZLIDA ALIMIN
By NOOR AZLIDA ALIMIN
23 Aug 2022 04:34pm
Najib was ordered to serve 12 years in prison and a fine of RM210 million, today. Photo: BERNAMA
Najib was ordered to serve 12 years in prison and a fine of RM210 million, today. Photo: BERNAMA

PUTRAJAYA - The Federal Court today dismissed Datuk Seri Najib Razak's final appeal to set aside his conviction, jail sentence and fine imposed over the embezzlement of SRC International Sdn Bhd's funds.

A five-judge panel chaired by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat unanimously made the ruling after finding that the Kuala Lumpur High Court had not erred when it convicted Najib on the charges.

Following the decision, the former prime minister was ordered to serve 12 years in prison and a pay the fine of RM210 million.

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