Pending US$12. 3 Million House Arrest Fine Keeps Najib in Prison The case of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak's pending $12.
3 million fine highlights the complex web of corruption that still entangles Malaysia's justice system.
The conditional pardon granted to Najib by the Malaysian government requires him to pay off the hefty fine before he can be transferred to house arrest, but his assets and bank accounts remain frozen, making it difficult for him to comply.