An anti-graft agency in Malaysia reportedly said that several individuals have seen the alleged mastermind of the 1MDB scandal, Jho Low, in Macau.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said that it «believes the individuals wanted for the 1MDB case, especially Jho Low, are hiding in Macau», according to an «Al Jazeera» report citing a written response to related inquiries.
«This was also confirmed by several individuals who have seen Jho Low in Macau,» MACC said.
Unknown Suspect
Revelations of Low’s alleged location follow the arrest of Kee Kok Thiam, a relatively unknown 1MDB suspect, several weeks ago after he was deported from Macau for overstaying beyond visa limits.
Kee is believed to be one of Low’s most trusted associates and according to court testimonies, his responsibilities include depositing funds into ex-prime minister Najib Razak’s bank account and arranging VIP treatment for the brother of PetroSaudi executive Tarek Obaid when he visited Malaysia in 2010.
According to MACC, Kee confirmed that he met Low and other 1MDB fugitives in Macau, including Eric Tan Kim Loong, Casey Tang Keng Chee, Geh Choh Heng and Nik Faisal.
