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Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
No solid evidence of Jho Low living in Shanghai, says Saifuddin
Two investigative journalists had claimed that Low Taek Jho is currently living in a mansion in Green Hills, an 'ultra high-end neighbourhood' in Shanghai. (File pic) KUALA LUMPUR : Police have yet to find any credible evidence to support claims that fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low, is currently residing in Shanghai, China, using a fake Australian passport. Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Malaysian authorities were working closely with international enforcement agencies to verify Low's exact whereabouts. 'I want to emphasise that the ministry, through the police, is maintaining close and ongoing cooperation with international law enforcement agencies. 'So far, claims about his location and use of a fake passport have not been backed by any verified or credible evidence. 'These remain claims by the journalists in question,' he told a press conference after visiting the National Scam Response Centre at Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia. The claims were made by investigative journalists Bradley Hope and Tom Wright, who said they gathered evidence from various sources and newly uncovered documents which showed that Low was living in a mansion in Green Hills, an 'ultra high-end neighbourhood' in Shanghai. They added that Low was using a fake Australian passport under the Greek name 'Constantinos Achilles Veis' to hide his identity. Hope and Wright also claimed that Low was now working as a 'behind-the-scenes strategist for the Chinese government'. His role allegedly includes helping sanctioned companies from China 'navigate difficulties around the world'. Hope and Wright are former Wall Street Journal journalists who broke many of the key early 1MDB stories and co-wrote the book 'Billion Dollar Whale' about the scandal. On Tuesday, Wright alleged that Low had used the fake Australian passport to register a company in the UK. The firm, called Wisdom Opensto Technology Service Enterprise Ltd, is said to have been incorporated on March 13, with a registered office in Cardiff, South Glamorgan.
Barnama
6 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
No Evidence To Back Claims On Jho Low's Whereabouts
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The Home Ministry, through the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), continues to work closely with international authorities and enforcement agencies to track down fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, or Jho Low, whose whereabouts remain unknown despite recent claims. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said checks and information received to date have found no credible evidence regarding Jho Low's current whereabouts or his use of any passport. 'With regard to certain reports linking this individual to specific locations and passport use, I stress that these claims remain unverified and unsupported by any solid evidence to date. So they remain allegations,' he said at a press conference after visiting the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) here today. Recently, claims surfaced suggesting that Jho Low, who is implicated in the 1MDB scandal, is now residing in an upscale area in Shanghai, using a fake Australian passport. On NSRC, Saifuddin said the current operations centre will be relocated to its own premises in Cyberjaya this September. The new site will be equipped with updated facilities, a larger space and a complaints counter to make it easier for the public to lodge reports in person. 'This decision (to relocate the operations centre) will be accompanied by the creation of 139 new posts and the addition of more agencies. For now, I've mentioned four, but in principle, we have also agreed to include two more agencies — the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry and the Securities Commission. 'This move is aimed at further strengthening NSRC, and with the inclusion of these two new agencies alongside the existing four, the centre will be better positioned to fulfil its functions,' he said. Currently, NSRC comprises four agencies: PDRM, Bank Negara Malaysia, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and the National Financial Crime Prevention Centre.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
No verified information on Jho Low's whereabouts: Home Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: There is no credible evidence confirming the whereabouts of fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low who is alleged to be residing in the upscale Green Hills neighbourhood in Shanghai, China using a fake passport says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution. He said the Home Ministry, through the police, continues to collaborate with international enforcement agencies in efforts to locate the key figure linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal. 'So far, we have not found any solid evidence to confirm the claims about his location or the use of any particular passport. If we do, we will make an official announcement,' he said at a press conference today. His remarks follow a recent report by investigative outlet Brazen which alleged that Low is living in China under the alias 'Constantinos Achilles Veis,' and using a forged Australian passport. The report further claimed that he is being harboured in a luxury enclave in Shanghai. Brazen was co-founded by former Wall Street Journal journalists Bradley Hope and Tom Wright, who played a key role in uncovering the vast international corruption network tied to the 1MDB scandal.
The Star
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
No credible proof of Jho Low's location or passport use, says Home Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: There is no credible proof supporting a report that fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low, is in China or using an Australian passport, according to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He stated that the report about Low's location and the passport he allegedly used is not backed by credible evidence or facts. "The Home Ministry, through the police, is cooperating closely and continuously with our foreign counterparts and international authorities to track down Low. "So far, the report alleging where he is and the passport he is supposedly using are not supported by credible proof. It remains only a report by the portal," he told reporters after visiting the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) on Thursday (July 24). He was commenting on a report by investigative outlet Brazen, which claimed that Low is reportedly living in China using a forged Australian passport under a Greek alias. The publication, co-founded by former Wall Street Journal reporters Bradley Hope and Tom Wright, claims Low is residing in a luxury neighbourhood in Shanghai under the name "Constantinos Achilles Veis" on the fraudulent passport. In response to the report, Australia's Foreign Affairs and Trade Department (FATD) issued a statement warning that passport fraud is a serious offence under Australian law. "The Australian Passport Office specialist investigators and intelligence officers assess every allegation of fraudulent use of Australian passports," a FATD spokesman said. The use of a false Australian passport is an offence under the country's passport legislation, with convicted offenders facing up to 10 years in jail, a fine of up to A$330,000 (about RM910,500), or both. FATD added that it could not comment on individual cases because of privacy laws. Low, who has consistently denied wrongdoing, is wanted by multiple jurisdictions, including Malaysia, the United States, and Singapore, for his role in siphoning an estimated US$4.5bil (RM21bil) from the sovereign fund. Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been in prison since 2022 after being convicted of corruption and money laundering linked to the scandal. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim responded cautiously to the latest claims, saying, "We have no information, we are yet to receive anything." "Let me check. I've read the media reports. I need to verify with the home minister,' he was quoted as saying by Bernama. The Brazen report also comes amid long-standing international efforts to bring Low to justice.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
No verified evidence of Jho Low in Shanghai, says Saifuddin
KUALA LUMPUR: There is currently no evidence to support claims that fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low, is hiding in Shanghai under unofficial protection and using a fake passport, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said Malaysian authorities, through the police, continued to maintain close cooperation with international enforcement agencies. "So far, the allegations concerning Jho Low's presence in Shanghai and his alleged use of a fraudulent passport are not backed by any verified facts or credible evidence. Should we uncover any such information, we will make it public," he told reporters at a press conference here today.
