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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Shahana Yasmin

SHOCKING: Malaysia unveils picasso and miro works recovered from 1mdb scandal - What They Never Told You

Malaysia has unveiled artworks by artists including Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró that authorities say were bought using money stolen from a multibillion-dollar state investment fund.

The works were acquired using funds allegedly taken from 1Malaysia Development Berhad, or 1MDB, a Malaysian government fund set up in 2009 by then prime minister Najib Razak.

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