01.02.2016 - Malaysia PM haunted by $4bn wealth fund inquiry
The financial scandal engulfing Najib Razak, Malaysia’s prime minister, flared up after the Swiss authorities said that they were investigating the alleged embezzlement of $4 billion (£2.8 billion) from a state company he set up. Michael Lauber, Switzerland’s attorney-general, said that he was investigating former staff of the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund, officials of the United Arab Emirates and “persons unknown” for alleged bribery of foreign public officials, misconduct in public office, money laundering and criminal mismanagement. It is the latest twist in a tale that has shaken Malaysia and provoked huge anti-government demonstrations...............................................Full Article: Source
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