1MDB suspect, Jho Low’s alleged associate dies of sudden illness, say reports


PETALING JAYA: Multibillion ringgit 1MDB scandal suspect, Kee Kok Thiam, who was arrested and released by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) earlier this month, has died.

He is believed to have died of a sudden illness, reported China Press.

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