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1MDB and Jho Low Uncovered in Netflix’s Upcoming ‘Man on the Run’ Documentary

today12 December 2023

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By now, the story of the 1MDB scandal, which involves Jho Low, and former Prime Minister Najib Razak is already cemented in Malaysian history. 

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Netflix is set to release their film on the events of this scandal with Man On The Run, a feature-length documentary by Cassius Michael Kim.

The film uncovers the shocking true story of a corrupt group of co-conspirators whose influence extended from the highest levels of the Malaysian government to Hollywood

Man on the Run follows the enigmatic Low Taek Jho, known to most as Jho Low, a mysterious businessman and playboy. 

Working with former Prime Minister Najib Razak, Low orchestrated a scheme to exploit 1MDB, a sovereign wealth fund established in 2009 to benefit the people of Malaysia. 

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In 2015, journalist Clare Rewcastle-Brown set off a global investigation that uncovered the staggering amount of money that fueled…

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Written by: Dale B


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