It is unusual for 1MDB and its auditor Deloitte Malaysia to temporarily withdraw the state investment fund's 2013 and 2014 audited financial statements, two financial experts said.

In response to the civil forfeiture suit initiated against 1MDB-related assets by the United States' Department of Justice, 1MDB said on Tuesday that its 2013 and 2014 audited financial statements should no longer 'be relied on' until allegations made by the DOJ were determined in court.

Deloitte Malaysia made a similar stand the following day.