Mahathir: Police Have Enough Reasons to Search Najib`s Home

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In this Oct. 21, 2010, file photo, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak gestures as he delivers his opening speech at Malaysia's ruling party United Malays National Organization (UMNO) general assembly in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Najib's long-ruling coalition is the favorite to win after recent election boundary change skewed in the government's favor but after its poor performance in the last two elections, Najib, 64, is under pressure to deliver a strong win to enable him to fend off challenges from within his ruling party. AP Photo/Lai Seng Sin, File

TEMPO.CO, Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday said he believed the police had enough reasons to search properties linked to ousted premier Najib Razak.



Malaysian police conducted searches through the night and into Thursday at five places linked to Najib, including the family home where he stays.


Read: Malaysian PM Mahathir: Govt will Pay 1MDB Debt



"I suppose the police have enough reasons to raid," Mahathir told reporters, adding he did not have any further details.


A multibillion-dollar scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), which was founded by Najib, is being investigated by police in at least six countries, including the United States. Najib denies any wrongdoing.


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