Malaysia says no ‘credible proof’ of Jho Low living in China with fake passport
Malaysia’s home minister says the government is working with international authorities to catch the 1MDB fugitive
He stated that the report about Low’s location and the passport he allegedly used was 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 is not supported by credible proof. It remains only a report by the portal,” he told reporters after visiting the National Scam Response Centre on Thursday.
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 living in a luxury neighbourhood in Shanghai under the name “Constantinos Achilles Veis” on a 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.