1MDB financier Jho Low seeks pardon from Donald Trump
Summary
Jho Low, a Malaysian financier involved in a large money scandal, has asked President Donald Trump for a pardon in the United States. Low faces charges of corruption and money laundering linked to the theft of billions from a Malaysian state fund called 1MDB, but he denies wrongdoing and his location is unknown.Key Facts
- Jho Low is accused of stealing at least $4.5 billion from Malaysia’s 1MDB fund.
- He faces corruption and money laundering charges in both the US and Malaysia.
- Low requested a pardon from President Trump to remove US criminal charges.
- The US Justice Department lists a pending pardon request filed this year under his name.
- Malaysian officials oppose the pardon and want US help to find and investigate Low.
- Malaysia temporarily lifted an international arrest notice for Low to help recover stolen assets.
- In 2019, Low agreed to give up some valuable properties and a private jet to the US in a deal.
- Malaysian leaders are working with other countries to try to bring Low back for questioning.
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