When will Najib Razak learn his fate in the RM2.3b 1MDB trial?

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The High Court will deliver its verdict on Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s RM2.3 billion 1MDB abuse of power and money laundering case on December 26.

The High Court has scheduled December 26 as the date for its verdict in the long-running trial concerning Datuk Seri Najib Razak's alleged abuse of power and money laundering involving RM2.3 billion in 1MDB funds. This decision follows a trial that has spanned seven years and included 302 days of proceedings.
Verdict Date Set Despite Ongoing Submissions
Justice Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah, who has since been elevated to the Court of Appeal, fixed December 26 for the judgment. This date was set even though the defence had not yet completed its reply submissions. The judge indicated that the defence could continue their submissions on November 4, acknowledging that this might extend beyond that day, but firmly stating his intention to deliver the decision on the set date.
Extensive Trial Proceedings
Najib Razak was initially charged on September 20, 2018, with the trial commencing on August 28, 2019. The prosecution concluded its case on May 30, 2024. On October 30, 2024, the court ruled that Najib had a case to answer, prompting him to enter his defence. The defence case then proceeded from December 2, 2024, to May 6, 2025, involving 58 days and testimony from 26 witnesses.
Charges and Legal Framework
The charges against Najib Razak include four counts of abusing his position to obtain gratification totalling RM2.3 billion in 1MDB funds, as stipulated under Section 23(1) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act. He also faces 21 counts of money laundering related to the same amount, framed under Section 4(1)(a) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001. The original prosecution lead was Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram, who passed away in January 2023.

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