Riza Aziz insists loan from Saudi royal family, not 1MDB funds
Najib’s stepson denies misappropriating US$250 million of the sovereign wealth fund’s money.
· 2 years ago · 2 comments
Riza, DoJ reach deal on US$60 million assets
Former PM’s stepson gives up Beverly Hills, London, New York properties acquired with 1MDB funds.
· 3 years ago
Judge declines to hear application to review Riza Aziz case
Lawyer believes Mohamed Zaini Mazlan erred in ruling to grant discharge in RM1.2 billion 1MDB-linked money laundering trial.
By Bede Hong · 3 years ago · 1 comment
Riza’s case unique as Malaysia does not practise plea bargaining, says Dr Mahathir
Even in the US it's about getting bigger gains for the government and not getting less than half of what was stolen, says former PM.
By The Malaysian Insight · 3 years ago
Najib’s lawyer unperturbed by prospect of Riza Aziz testifying
Client's stepson 'will just tell the truth', says Shafee.
By Bede Hong · 3 years ago
Putrajaya seizes RM600,000 on Riza’s plea bargain
The money is part of the government's 1MDB asset forfeiture suit against Najib Razak's family.
By Bede Hong · 3 years ago · 5 comments
Enough evidence to convict Riza, says Thomas
Documentary trail substantial, highly credible in money-laundering case against Wolf of Wall St producer.
· 3 years ago · 2 comments
Thomas slams ‘sweetheart deal for Riza’
Najib Razak’s stepson not returning fresh funds to nation, just assets seized by DoJ in ‘terrible’ deal.
· 3 years ago
A-G says Riza to return properties, artwork, cash
Putrajaya expected to recover US$108 million from deal, says Idrus Harun.
· 3 years ago · 6 comments
Putrajaya to recover US$107 million in assets in deal to drop case against Riza Aziz
Accused is required to pay a compound to the government under anti-money laundering law.
· 3 years ago · 3 comments
‘Real-life’ Wolf of Wall Street sues Red Granite
Convicted stockbroker files US$300 million against production house owned by Najib Razak’s stepson, reports the Los Angeles Times.
· 4 years ago
TRANSCRIPT: Please help Riza, Najib tells UAE crown prince in audio recording
The former prime minister wants a legitimate loan agreement for his stepson so it will not look like he is laundering money.
By Chan Kok Leong · 4 years ago · 3 comments
Riza Aziz’s 1MDB-linked Beverly Hills mansion sold for US$7.3 million
The home is among 3 properties that Riza bought from fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho.
· 4 years ago
Riza Aziz’s money-laundering trial stays at sessions court
High court judge rules that lower court qualified to handle case involving RM1.2 billion in 1MDB-linked funds.
By Bede Hong · 4 years ago · 1 comment