Malaysia seeks to seize Saudi prince’s overseas assets worth US$115 million

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by The StarFebruary 15, 2026 at 08:44 AM

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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is seeking a court order to seize approximately US$115.3 million in overseas assets belonging to Saudi Prince Turki Abdullah Al Saud. The assets, held in Swiss bank accounts including those at JP Morgan (Suisse) and UBS Switzerland, are subject to forfeiture under Malaysia's anti-money laundering laws. The MACC chief commissioner confirmed the application, which follows a previous order in October 2026 to block transactions involving the same amount in the prince's accounts. The MACC alleges the funds are proceeds from the misappropriation of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds, based on information received in 2011 indicating the prince received, transferred, and used these funds.

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JP Morgan (Suisse) 40% UBS Switzerland 40% Azam Baki 50% Switzerland ×250% 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) 60% Saudi Arabia 60% Malaysia 70% Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) ×480% Turki Abdullah Al Saud ×390%

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prince turki abdullah al saud 100% asset forfeiture 90% money laundering 80% 1mdb 80% anti-corruption 70% malaysia 70% swiss bank accounts 70% overseas assets 60% financial crime 60%

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