MACC chief Azam Baki commends teams for securing Najib’s conviction in the RM2.3 billion 1MDB case, highlighting international cooperation and legal challenges
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has expressed his appreciation to the investigation and prosecution teams involved in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case.
His statement followed the conviction of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on charges related to RM2.3 billion in 1MDB funds.
“I would like to extend my highest appreciation and congratulations to the investigation officers and prosecution team who have worked tirelessly since the 1MDB investigation began in July 2015 until today’s judgment,” Azam said.
He acknowledged the officers’ extraordinary dedication in gathering evidence both domestically and internationally.
Azam emphasised that the team remained determined to meet strict legal standards despite facing significant legal, technical, and jurisdictional challenges.
He also acknowledged the vital cooperation of Bank Negara Malaysia and the Royal Malaysia Police during the investigation.
Azam highlighted the importance of international cooperation from agencies like the US Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Justice.
He expressed gratitude to authorities in the UK, Switzerland, Singapore, the Netherlands, and Barbados for their professional collaboration.
Azam added that the case outcome should be seen as a fulfilment of MACC’s duty to uphold the law.
“Our commitment remains to enforce the rule of law impartially, guided by facts, evidence, and the public interest,” he said.
Najib was convicted on four counts of abuse of power and 21 counts of money laundering involving RM2.3 billion from 1MDB.
Justice Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah ruled that the prosecution had proven all 25 charges beyond a reasonable doubt.
Najib was charged with using his position to obtain bribes from 1MDB funds between 2011 and 2014.
For the money laundering charges, he was accused of committing the offences through transactions involving 1MDB funds in 2013.
