Movie producer surrenders '1MDB-linked' gifts from Najib's stepson

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These include a vintage French 'King Kong' poster and several luxury watches Joey McFarland received from Riza Aziz.

Hollywood producer Joey McFarland has surrendered several gifts he received from former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak's stepson Riza Aziz, which were allegedly acquired using stolen 1MDB funds., the items include a vintage French"King Kong" poster, a Jean-Michel Basquiat drawing and several luxury watches.

McFarland and Riza Aziz co-founded Red Granite Pictures, which financed the film"The Wolf of Wall Street" starring DiCaprio and directed by Scorsese.Last year, the company agreed to pay US$60 million to settle the case, without admission of liability.

 

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