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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is bringing 158 charges against a single defendant related to the misappropriation of state resources under Op Sutra, with proceedings starting at Shah Alam Sessions Court.
A trial judge has concluded that former Prime Minister Najib Razak demonstrated no contrition and shifted blame while orchestrating one of the globe's most significant corruption and money laundering scandals through his abuse of power.
Indonesia's Attorney General has arrested two additional suspects in a widening corruption investigation into the government's free nutritious meals programme, bringing the total number of those charged to five.