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Singapore will auction more than 1,000 luxury items and 80 properties seized in a S$3 billion money laundering case. Global bidders can participate in online auctions beginning September 7, 2026, with proceeds going to the government.
Malaysia's anti-corruption commission will lead a new ASEAN training programme on asset recovery, sharing expertise gained from handling the 1MDB case to strengthen regional corruption-fighting capabilities.
The United States has returned over USD1.37 billion in assets derived from 1Malaysia Development Berhad fund misappropriation to Malaysia, according to the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, though significant sums remain frozen in multiple jurisdictions.