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Low Taek Jho

Low Taek Jho, often known as Jho Low, is a Malaysian financier linked to the 1MDB scandal. He is accused of orchestrating a large-scale embezzlement of billions of dollars from the Malaysian government fund, 1MDB, through complex financial transactions and offshore accounts. Jho Low reportedly used the stolen money to finance luxury lifestyles, including expensive real estate, art, and entertainment projects. His actions have had significant legal and political repercussions, highlighting issues of corruption and financial misconduct at high levels of government and finance.