The RM50 million is in his other wallet. The one he doesn't control.

Najib says he can't pay US$12.26m pardon fine; assets 'not within his sole control'

Malaysia's pardons board, chaired by King Sultan Ibrahim, granted former prime minister Najib Razak a conditional pardon on Friday, commuting his six-year sentence to house arrest until August 23, 2028, on payment of a RM50 million (US$12.26m) fine. Najib's legal team said Sunday the money is not within his sole control, as much of his assets and accounts remain frozen by government enforcement proceedings. He thanked Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and party supporters; Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the decision does not weaken the government's anti-graft stance.

Source: Najib says he can't pay US$12.26m pardon fine; assets 'not within his sole control' — Channel News Asia

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