1MDB is a Malaysian state fund that was set up in 2009 to promote development in the country. However, it became the center of a corruption, bribery and money laundering scandal that involved the former prime minister Najib Razak and his associates. It is estimated that billions of dollars were embezzled from 1MDB and diverted to various accounts and assets around the world, including luxury real estate, art, jewelry, yachts and even a Hollywood movie. The scandal sparked investigations in several countries, including Malaysia, the US, Singapore, Switzerland and Australia. Najib Razak was convicted of abuse of power and money laundering in 2020 and sentenced to 12 years in prison, but he is appealing the verdict. Several other individuals and entities have also been charged or fined in relation to the 1MDB scandal, including Goldman Sachs, which agreed to pay $3 billion to settle the case. Goldman Sachs was a key player in the 1MDB scandal, as it helped the fund raise $6.5 billion through three bond offerings in 2012 and 2013.