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King Grants Najib House Arrest Option With RM50 Million Fine Condition
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak has been granted the option to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest, contingent upon payment of a RM50 million fine, following a royal decision.
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The Sultan has approved house arrest as an alternative for the ex-Prime Minister to complete his remaining sentence, marking a significant development in the high-profile case that has dominated Malaysian political discourse. The conditional grant requires Najib to settle a RM50 million financial penalty as part of the arrangement.
This decision comes after years of legal proceedings related to charges arising from the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal. The house arrest option provides an alternative to continued incarceration in a correctional facility, subject to the specified financial condition.
The approval represents a measure of leniency in a case that has held substantial national significance. Should Najib accept and fulfill the financial requirement, he would be permitted to serve his remaining sentence from his residence rather than in prison.
Details regarding the implementation timeline and specific conditions of the house arrest arrangement are expected to be clarified through official channels in the coming days.