Malaysia settles old 1MDB scores as scandal dragnet widens

Ex-central banker's family faces probe on heels of Deloitte and AmBank deals

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A 1MDB billboard in 2015: The scandal surrounding the Malaysian fund is still making waves. © Reuters

P PREM KUMAR, Nikkei staff writer

KUALA LUMPUR -- The 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) financial scandal is back in the spotlight, with the Malaysian government recovering more money from corporate big names and the family of a celebrated ex-central banker coming under investigation for allegedly receiving stolen funds.

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