Malaysian prosecutors have filed an appeal against the High Court's recent acquittal of Rosmah Mansor, the wife of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, on charges of money laundering and tax evasion. This legal action was initiated on December 20, 2024, just a day after the High Court cleared Rosmah of 17 charges involving 7.1 million ringgit (approximately $1.6 million) on December 19, 2024. Following the acquittal, Rosmah celebrated the decision, describing it as a birthday gift for herself and her husband, who is currently serving a prison sentence for crimes related to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) fund [cf5b1e9d].
In addition to the appeal against her acquittal, Rosmah is also contesting a guilty conviction in a separate graft case and faces a lawsuit concerning luxury goods linked to the 1MDB scandal. The ongoing legal battles highlight the complex web of corruption allegations surrounding the former prime minister and his family, as they continue to navigate the Malaysian judicial system [cf5b1e9d].