The government has denied allegations that fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, returned to Malaysia late last year as part of a delegation from China to negotiate a repayment package linked to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong rejected the claim when questioned in the Dewan Rakyat, stating that the allegation was untrue.
He was responding to Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, who asked whether reports published by Sarawak Report and The Wall Street Journal were accurate, saying the matter involved Malaysia’s sovereignty.
Jho Low remains wanted
Low is facing multiple charges in Malaysia and the United States, including corruption and money laundering, over his alleged role in the misappropriation of at least US$4.5 billion (RM17.69 billion) from 1MDB.
He has consistently denied any wrongdoing, and his current whereabouts remain unknown.
Police previously launched investigation
In May, Bukit Aman confirmed that it had opened an investigation into allegations that Low had entered the country.
The government has now formally denied reports claiming he was in Malaysia to participate in discussions related to a 1MDB repayment package.
