Malaysian Prosecutors Challenge Acquittal of Najib Razak’s Wife

Anisah Shukry

20 December 2024 at 3:02 am·1-min read

(Bloomberg) -- Malaysian prosecutors filed an appeal against a court decision acquitting Rosmah Mansor, the wife of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, of money laundering and tax evasion charges.

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