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Fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low, accused mastermind of the 1MDB scandal, has reportedly sought a presidential pardon from former US President Donald Trump. Low is attempting to clear US criminal charges related to the multi-billion dollar embezzlement scheme.
Malaysia’s anti-corruption investigation into a flagship chip-design deal with Britain’s Arm Holdings took a more combustible turn on Thursday after a former government aide declared: “I am not Jho Low 2.0.” The remark – invoking the fugitive financier at the centre of Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal – came as the country’s anti-corruption agency pushed back against his claims and allies of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned the investigation risked appearing heavy handed. The dispute has dragged on...
Rafizi's ex-aide denies being in hiding, says MACC never contacted him directly The Star | Malaysia