Overview
The 1MDB collapse — one of the largest corruption cases in history, with billions of ringgit allegedly siphoned from the Malaysian sovereign fund — has spawned 22 civil recovery lawsuits targeting roughly $23 billion (per reporting, 2021). In the U.S., JPMorgan settled 1MDB-related claims for $2.6 billion (per DOJ and reporting, 2023), and in 2026 JPMorganChase paid a further settlement to Malaysia of about RM1.4 billion (roughly $330 million) (per The Star/Yahoo). Former prime minister Najib Razak was convicted and sentenced to 12 years over 1MDB money (per Malaysian courts and reporting, 2020). Recovery actions continue in U.S. and international courts.
Status of the science / claims: n/a — financial-recovery litigation, not a product case.
Companies involved
Settlement amounts
JPMorgan: $2.6B (U.S., per DOJ, 2023) + ~RM1.4B (~$330M, per The Star/Yahoo, 2026). Overall recovery target ~$23B across 22 suits (per reporting, 2021). Ongoing; nothing can be promised.
Case count
| Month | Filed cases | Δ |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2021 | 22 | — |
Key dates
- January 1, 2026JPMorganChase pays a further settlement to Malaysia of about RM1.4 billion (~$330 million) (per The Star/Yahoo, 2026)
- May 31, 2023JPMorgan settles 1MDB claims in the U.S. for $2.6 billion (per DOJ and reporting)
- June 1, 20211MDB and Malaysian authorities pursue 22 lawsuits targeting roughly $23 billion in allegedly misappropriated funds (per reporting)
- July 31, 2018Former PM Najib Razak arrested over 1MDB money; convicted in July 2020 and sentenced to 12 years in prison (per Malaysian courts and reporting)
- April 1, 2015U.S. DOJ opens FCPA/anti-corruption investigation into 1MDB-related transfers (per DOJ and reporting)
- September 1, 20091Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) founded (per Wikipedia and reporting)
Updates
- Updated Oct 3, 2026New case (Oct 2026, MY): 1MDB recovery lawsuits — 22 suits targeting ~$23B (per reporting, 2021); JPMorgan $2.6B US settlement (per DOJ, 2023) + ~RM1.4B (~$330M) to Malaysia (per The Star/Yahoo, 2026).
Notable filings
No notable filings recorded yet. Docket entries are added from public court records as they appear.
FAQ
What is the 1MDB case?
A multi-jurisdictional recovery effort over funds allegedly misappropriated from the 1Malaysia Development fund; 22 lawsuits target roughly $23 billion (per reporting, 2021).
Who has settled so far?
JPMorgan settled 1MDB claims in the U.S. for $2.6 billion (per DOJ and reporting, 2023) and paid a further ~RM1.4 billion (~$330 million) to Malaysia (per The Star/Yahoo, 2026).
Is the case still ongoing?
Yes. Additional recovery actions continue in U.S. and international courts (per reporting, 2026).
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