Jho Low’s Reported US Pardon Bid Reopens 1MDB Leverage and Asset-Recovery Calculus
The Diplomat reports, citing The Wall Street Journal and U.S. Justice Department records, that Jho Low has recently sought a presidential pardon from U.S. President Donald Trump. The move could affect U.S.-Malaysia cooperation on asset recovery and intensify diplomatic and reputational sensitivities, including recurring speculation about Low’s location.