Former prime minister Najib Razak was jailed in August 2022 after the Federal Court upheld his conviction for abuse of power, criminal breach of trust and money laundering involving RM42 million in SRC International funds. (EPA Images pic)PETALING JAYA: Umno has settled the RM50 million fine imposed on its former president Najib Razak, allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence for his graft conviction under house arrest.
In a statement, Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the party managed to collect enough funds through its donation drive, launched in September.
"We would like to thank members and the public for their contributions," he added.
Najib's lawyer Farhan Shafee and special officer Lutfi Azhar were earlier seen approaching the High Court payment counter at the lobby before proceeding to the criminal registry office.
