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Malaysia denies fugitive Jho Low entered country with Chinese delegation

Malaysia's Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong has denied reports that fugitive businessman Jho Low entered the country last year. Low, who faces charges related to the 1MDB scandal, was reportedly in Malaysia as part of a Chinese delegation to negotiate debts and discuss the return of 1MDB-linked assets. The denial counters claims made by news portal Sarawak Report and The Wall Street Journal. AI

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Malaysia denies fugitive Jho Low entered country with Chinese delegation

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Malaysia denies 1MDB fugitive Jho Low entered country with Chinese delegation

    A senior Malaysian lawmaker on ⁠Thursday 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, inc…