Jho Low

Low Taek Jho (born 4 November 1981), known as Jho Low, is a Malaysian businessman and international fugitive. He is wanted for his role in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal.^[1][2] Authorities say he masterminded a scheme to steal $4.5 billion from 1MDB and put it into his own accounts.^{[3][4][5][6][7]} The US government claims he benefited from trust assets funded by 1MDB. Low says he is innocent and accuses Malaysian authorities of harassment and political persecution because he supported former Prime Minister Najib Razak.^[8] Najib was convicted of abuse of power, money laundering, and criminal breach of trust related to the 1MDB scandal.^[9]

See also

• Billion Dollar Whale
• Man on the Run (2023 film)

References

1. "Singapore says Interpol had red notice out on Jho Low in 2016, Malaysia was aware". The Star. 2018-06-08.
2. "US charges Jho Low, ex-Fugees rapper, over funding in 2012 election". The Star. 2019-05-10.
3. "In Properties Targeted in 1MDB Case, a High-End House Tour". The Wall Street Journal. 2016-07-20.
4. Correspondent, Grace LeongSenior Business (2016-07-21). "Singapore seizes $240m in assets in 1MDB probe, half from flamboyant Malaysian financier Jho Low and family". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
5. "1MDB Probe May Be Good News for Park Lane Hotel Investors". The Wall Street Journal. 2016-07-26.
6. "Fund Lawyer Who Worked With Goldman Holds 1MDB Clues, U.S. Says". www.bloomberg.com. 2016-07-27.
7. "Malaysia's 1MDB trial reveals Jho Low's alleged role as mastermind". Nikkei Asia. 2019-09-11.
8. "Jho Low Maintains Innocence Over New 1MDB Fund Misuse Charges". www.bloomberg.com. 2018-12-05.
9. "Najib Razak: Malaysian ex-PM gets 12-year jail term in 1MDB corruption trial". BBC News. 2020-07-28.