MACC’s 1MDB-linked forfeiture suit against Johor Bahru BN, Jakel Trading dismissed

The Kuala Lumpur High Court today dismissed the application by the prosecution to forfeit a sum of RM1.59 million from Jakel Trading and Johor Bahru Barisan Nasional (BN), allegedly related to the 1MDB fraudulent fund scandal.

Jakel Trading and Johor Bahru BN allegedly received the monies from former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak amounting RM628,314 and RM957,395.65 respectively.