BNM may reopen probe into alleged massive fraud at 1MDB

Malaysian central bank may face questions over its role in investigating alleged crimes

bank-negara-malaysia-pic-2

Malaysia’s central bank governor says the institution will reopen its investigation into the Malaysian government-owned investment fund 1MDB if it receives “new information”.

Public anger over accusations that former prime minister Najib Razak was involved in massive fraud at 1MDB was the main factor in his shock election defeat last week, local observers say. The newly elected prime minster Mahathir Mohamad told reporters that he expects Razak to face prosecution soon over the affair.

But

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@centralbanking.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Central Banking? View our subscription options

Register for Central Banking

All fields are mandatory unless otherwise highlighted

This address will be used to create your account

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Central Banking account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account

.