Najib tried to block MACC probe into 1MDB, witness tells court

KUALA LUMPUR: An investigating officer told the High Court that Datuk Seri Najib Razak tried to impede the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) probe on 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).

Senior officer Nur Aida Arifin testified that the former prime minister had "instructed" several actions to restrict MACC's investigation during his time in office, including closing the case.