Malaysia denies report that Jho Low entered country for 1MDB talks
- KUALA LUMPUR: A senior Malaysian lawmaker on Thursday (Jul 9) denied that fugitive businessman Jho Low had entered the country for talks linked to the theft of billions of dollars from state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
- Low, whose full name is Low Taek Jho, faces multiple charges including corruption and money laundering in the United States and Malaysia for the central role he allegedly played in the misappropriation of at least US$4.5 billion from 1MDB.
- He has consistently denied wrongdoing and his whereabouts are unknown.
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- KUALA LUMPUR: A senior Malaysian lawmaker on Thursday (Jul 9) denied that fugitive businessman Jho Low had entered the country for talks linked to the theft of billions of dollars from state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
- Low, whose full name is Low Taek Jho, faces multiple charges including corruption and money laundering in the United States and Malaysia for the central role he allegedly played in the misappropriation of at least US$4.5 billion from 1MDB.
- He has consistently denied wrongdoing and his whereabouts are unknown.
Sources: CNA