22nd September, 2015
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is being investigated by the US Justice Department over allegations of corruption, a report said on Tuesday.
Najib has been under political fire in his country over an alleged 673 million dollar transfer from a state development fund into one of his personal bank accounts.
The premier has denied the allegation, saying that the money came from donors.
Meanwhile, the US Federal inquiry is focusing on real estate dealings involving Najib’s stepson and a close family friend, the report stated.