Nicky Liow, also known as Liow Soon Hee, has had all 26 money-laundering charges against him dropped in Malaysia. This decision followed a settlement where Liow paid a 10 million ringgit fine, which included the forfeiture of seized assets and a previously deposited bond. The Attorney-General's Chambers stated that the settlement was offered after Liow's lawyers filed a request, and the payment was made on May 29, 2023. The case involved allegations that Liow led a criminal organization known as the "Nicky Gang" and was on the run for a year before his capture and charging in 2022. AI
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