Former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) lawyer Jasmine Loo Ai Swan has been arrested by the police, according to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
In a news conference, Saifuddin confirmed that Loo was arrested last Friday and is currently being held at the Dang Wangi police station.
He also mentioned that Loo’s lawyer has stated her willingness to cooperate with the police and the Malaysian government regarding the case.
However, Saifuddin declined to provide further details about Loo’s arrest, stating that she is being investigated under Section 409 of the Penal Code.
Under this section, Loo could face imprisonment of two to 20 years, whipping, and a fine.
When asked for more information about the case, Saifuddin directed the inquiry to the police, as it falls under their jurisdiction.
Loo is known to be closely associated with fugitive Low Taek Jho or Jho Low, the mastermind behind the 1MDB scandal that also involved former prime minister Datuk Ser Najib Razak.
Najib is currently serving a 12-year sentence at the Kajang prison, while Jho Low’s whereabouts remain unknown.
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