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Malaysia drops money-laundering charges against Nicky Liow after $2.4M fine

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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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Malaysia drops money-laundering charges against Nicky Liow after $2.4M fine

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Joseph Sipalan ·

    Anger in Malaysia as Liow’s money-laundering charges dropped after US$2.4 million fine

    The revelation that an alleged Malaysian scam kingpin was released after paying 10 million ringgit (US$2.4 million) fine has sparked public outrage over claims of preferential treatment for a man at the centre of a controversial photo-op with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Liow So…

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