Jho Low and 1MDB: The Movie?
Billion Dollar Whale co-author Tom Wright said that a movie deal is in the works, based on the book that tells the tale of Jho Low and the machinations behind the 1MDB scandal.
Jho Low eyes deal with DoJ — Sarawak Report
KUALA LUMPUR (September 25): Alleged 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) mastermind Low Taek Jho (pic), better known as Jho Low, plans to strike a deal with the US Department of Justice (DoJ) over the latter’s investigation into the controversial fund, said Sarawak Report.
Jho Low launches his own website, proclaims innocence
KUALA LUMPUR (September 17): On his website, launched today, Low Taek Jho proclaimed his innocence.
Jho Low’s location a secret — police
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 14): The police will not reveal the whereabouts of fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low, even if they know it, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Noor Rashid Ibrahim said.
Jho Low used 1MDB money to buy US$325,000 Ferrari for Kim Kardashian — report
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 13): Sovereign fund 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB)’s former special advisor Low Taek Jho or Jho Low is alleged to have gifted Kim Kardashian (pictured) and her ex-spouse Kris Humphries a US$325,000 white Ferrari for their wedding in 2011.
1MDB's 2009 bond, and the mystery of millions in profit
In light of the billions that were misappropriated from 1MDB, it may not seem like much that millions were made by unknown parties on the first bond issuance of 1MDB in 2009.
Court allows Equanimity sale pending ownership litigation
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 24): The superyacht Equanimity, which is linked to Low Taek Jho — the alleged mastermind behind 1Malaysia Development Bhd's troubles — may find a new owner "in the next two or three months" after a Malaysian court granted an application to facilitate the sale of the vessel today.
Malaysia files criminal charges against Jho Low in absentia
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 24): Malaysian police today filed the first set of criminal charges against Low Taek Jho (Jho Low) and his father over money allegedly stolen from 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).
Jho Low: Equanimity 'quick fire sale' unlikely to fetch fair market value
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 24): A spokesman for Low Taek Jho, through his attorneys, issued a statement today saying the Malaysian government's immediate plan to sell the yacht Equanimity at a public auction is unlikely to get a fair market value for the asset due to the yacht's maintenance cost.
Daim: The government knows where Jho Low is
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 21): The government is aware of and knows the whereabouts of businessman-turned-fugitive Low Taek Jho (pictured), or better known as Jho Low, who has been linked to the financial troubles at beleaguered 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), according to former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin.
