SPRM: Investigation into Jho Low Continues Amid Pardon Report

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (SPRM) has confirmed that its investigation into fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, widely known as Jho Low, remains active. Jho Low is accused of being the central figure in the multi-billion dollar 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal.

Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman, the Chief Commissioner of SPRM, responded to inquiries following a Wall Street Journal report alleging that Jho Low is seeking a pardon from the President of the United States. Aman stated unequivocally, "The investigation is still 'on.' It has never been closed. That is the only response from me. It is still open."

This development comes after May 13, when the chairman of the 1MDB Task Force, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, asserted that Jho Low should not be granted a pardon. Ghani's task force is dedicated to recovering 1MDB-related funds and assets globally. He argued that the US should instead assist Malaysia in locating Jho Low for further investigation.