ADVERTISEMENT

Pop stars, models, and Hollywood: The crazy life of the man accused of siphoning $4.5 billion from Malaysia's state fund

Low partied with stars and acquired millions of pounds worth of prime real estate in the US and London, including a penthouse in Trump Tower for $33 million.

“Are you telling me the Prime Minister doesn’t make his own decisions? There are so many other people who get away with ridiculous billions and billions and billions,” Low told Euromoney in 2015.

ADVERTISEMENT

In June 2017, supermodel Miranda Kerr handed over more than $8 million-worth of jewellery to US authorities. They had been bought for her by Low in 2014, when the two had allegedly been dating.

“I feel it’s just gotten to a point where it’s ridiculous. There are all these guys with their arrows out on me,” Low told Euromoney in 2015.

ADVERTISEMENT

continues to hope that justice is done in this matter.”

Humbled by this Angel Gabri... @ jholowjynwel

“Everything he stood for inspires me every day,” said Low, as millions of dollars worth of Malaysian government money allegedly sat in a series of his bank accounts.

The Californian civil filing alleges that, from 2010 onwards, Low acquired millions of pounds worth of prime real estate in the US and London, including a penthouse in Trump Tower for $33 million and the Beverly Hills L’Ermitage hotel.

FOLLOW BUSINESS INSIDER AFRICA

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Recommended articles

Major African economies expecting inflation ease into next year, except Nigeria

Major African economies expecting inflation ease into next year, except Nigeria

10 African countries with the lowest price changes in household commodities

10 African countries with the lowest price changes in household commodities

Dangote refinery outranks Europe's 10 largest refining facilities

Dangote refinery outranks Europe's 10 largest refining facilities

Africa may just have the lowest level of cyber threats compared to other regions

Africa may just have the lowest level of cyber threats compared to other regions

A look into Kenya’s Shs1.1 billion climate funding from the UK

A look into Kenya’s Shs1.1 billion climate funding from the UK

FCMB: A corporate journey of resilience, evolution, and growth

FCMB: A corporate journey of resilience, evolution, and growth

Congo is spending 22% of its scarce revenue on security - Minister

Congo is spending 22% of its scarce revenue on security - Minister

Another African country is set to get a Russian embassy

Another African country is set to get a Russian embassy

Medic West Africa 2024: A resounding success in fostering collaboration and innovation for a brighter healthcare future

Medic West Africa 2024: A resounding success in fostering collaboration and innovation for a brighter healthcare future

ADVERTISEMENT