Jho Low reportedly hiding in Shanghai luxury mansion, say journalists
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The authorities in Malaysia have made repeated attempts to locate Malaysian millionaire Jho Low.
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KUALA LUMPUR - Fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, is allegedly living in a luxury mansion in Shanghai under a fake identity, according to journalists who exposed the 1MDB scandal.
In a live stream titled Finding Jho Low, investigative duo Bradley Hope and Tom Wright claimed Low lives in Green Hills, an ultra-exclusive neighbourhood in Shanghai.
Citing evidence from multiple sources and newly obtained documents, they alleged Low is using a forged Australian passport under the Greek name Constantinos Achilles Veis.
The claim was also highlighted in a report by Variety.
Mr Hope and Mr Wright, who played key roles in uncovering the multi-billion-dollar 1MDB financial scandal, said their investigation continues with fresh leads despite Low’s longstanding disappearance.
An Interpol Red Notice was issued in 2018 against Low, who is wanted in both Malaysia
The authorities in Malaysia have made repeated attempts to locate Low.
In 2024, then inspector-general of police, Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, said there were still no concrete leads on his whereabouts.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had earlier acknowledged ongoing efforts to trace Low, including coordinating with enforcement agencies as a priority when he took office.
On July 19, Datuk Seri Anwar said that Malaysia has not received any information regarding claims that Low is in Shanghai, according to national news agency Bernama.
“I have no information; we have yet to receive anything. Let me check. I’ve read (the media reports). I need to verify with the Home Minister,” he told reporters briefly after attending the ground-breaking ceremony of the Madani Complex in Teluk Kumbar, Malaysia.
Low has been on the run for several years, and his current location remains a critical piece in the ongoing global investigation into the 1MDB scandal. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
