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Malaysia files charges against Goldman over 1MDB scandal
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Malaysia on Monday filed criminal
charges against Wall Street titan Goldman Sachs and two of its former
employees over the scandal surrounding state fund 1MDB, authorities said.
“Criminal charges for offences under the securities laws of Malaysia were
filed today,” said a statement from Malaysia’s attorney-general Tommy Thomas.
The charges were against subsidiaries of Goldman Sachs and former employees
Tim Leissner and Ng Chong Hwa, it said.
BSS/AFP/RY/1438 hrs