1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal The United States Justice Department launches an investigation of money laundering associated with the 1Malaysia Development Berhad sovereign wealth fund, as well as the purchase of luxury properties in New York involving shell companies linked to Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's step-son Riza Aziz and businessman Jho Low. [http:--economictimes.indiatimes.com-news-international-world-news-malaysias-opposition-forms-new-alliance-against-scandal-hit-najib-razak-articleshow-49060158.cms ("Economic Times-India")]date=August 2019