FBI says witnesses in US probe into 1MDB fear for their safety

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September 07, 2017 5:00 AM

KUALA LUMPUR • Potential witnesses to the multibillion dollar scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) are afraid to speak with US investigators as they fear for their safety, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

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