Malaysian PM Najib cleared of corruption over $681m 'gift' from Saudi royals

Attorney-general says huge sum in prime minister's personal bank account was private donation and not linked to troubled state fund 1MDB Malaysia's attorney-general said on Tuesday that $681m transferred into prime minister Najib Razak's personal bank account was a gift from the royal family in Saudi Arabia, and there were no criminal offences or corruption involved. Related: Scandal-hit Malaysian PM Najib Razak says conscience is 'absolutely clear'