Former Malaysian Prime Minister Blamed for Serious Corruption Charges

He was declared innocent of charges of violation of trust, money laundering and power abuse.

The case against Najib, who carried out the post of prime minister from 2009 until 2018, was seen as a test of Malaysia's anti-corruption efforts, the BBC writes.

Scandal 1 MDB was for a state foundation and has uncovered a global network of fraud and corruption.

He has shaken the political class of this country, leading to the collapse of the Najib party, which had governed the country for 61 years straight since its declaration of independence.

Najib may spend decades in prison but is expected to remain outside prison until the appeals stages are exhausted. /Periscope