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Former Malaysian PM Najib charged with corruption

Najib Razak became the first former Malaysian prime minister to appear in court on graft charges related to the disappearance of billions of dollars of state funds during his nine-year rule. [Photo: AFP]

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was formally charged Wednesday with corruption linked to a multi-billion dollar financial scandal that contributed to his shock election defeat less than two months ago.

The first ex-premier in Malaysia to appear before a judge, Najib pleaded not guilty to three counts of criminal breach of trust and a separate charge that he abused his position to pocket 42 million ringgit ($10.4 million)

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