Fugitive financier Jho Low has reportedly filed a request for a US presidential pardon, aiming to clear criminal charges against him in the United States. Analysts believe the request is unlikely to succeed as Low has not appeared in US court, stood trial, or accepted responsibility for his alleged role in the 1MDB scandal. This move has also created an awkward situation for Malaysia's government, which is seeking to recover stolen 1MDB assets. AI
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