Outrage over Leissner’s ‘inadequate’ sentence in 1MDB case


PETALING JAYA: Widespread criticism has emerged over the two-year sentence imposed on former Goldman Sachs banker Tim Leissner for his role in the 1MDB scandal, with many arguing it fails to reflect the gravity of the crime.

Malaysian Bar president Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab described the punishment as inadequate and warned of its broader implications for justice and deterrence.

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