Najib Razak Pays Fine, Moves to House Arrest

Nov 6, 2026

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Nov 6, 2026 06:31

Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib pays fine, meeting condition for house arrest

## Najib Razak's Transition to House Arrest

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has paid a $12 million fine, fulfilling a condition of his royal pardon. This payment allows him to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. The fine was settled by Najib's party, the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), which confirmed the transaction was completed at the Kuala Lumpur High Court.

## Background on Najib's Conviction

Najib, aged 73, was imprisoned for his involvement in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal, one of the largest financial frauds involving a sovereign wealth fund. His conditional pardon was granted by Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim in September, contingent upon the payment of the fine.

## Security Measures in Place

As Najib transitions to house arrest, police have secured the area around his residence. Roads leading to his home have been blocked with police tape and traffic cones, and patrol cars are stationed nearby to manage any potential crowds.

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