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Najib's legal team denies receiving instructions to pay RM50m fine
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak's lawyers have indicated they have not yet received instructions to proceed with payment of the RM50 million fine, casting doubt on reports he would settle the amount today. If the penalty is paid, Najib would be released to house arrest.
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Legal representatives for Najib Razak said on Monday they had not been given the go-ahead to process the substantial fine, contradicting earlier suggestions that payment might occur immediately. The RM50 million penalty is part of ongoing legal proceedings against the former premier stemming from his conviction in financial cases. Najib's legal team indicated they were awaiting further instructions before taking action on the financial obligation. Under the terms of his current situation, payment of the fine would result in his release from custody to undergo house arrest. The development adds uncertainty to the timeline for resolving this aspect of Najib's legal matters, with no confirmed date now set for when the payment might be made. Court officials and relevant authorities have not issued public statements clarifying the expected payment schedule.