Jho Low's alleged associate Kee died due to stroke, say his lawyers


KUALA LUMPUR: Multibillion ringgit 1MDB scandal suspect Kee Kok Thiam died due to a stroke, say his lawyers Valen, Oh and Partners.

In a statement released on Wednesday (May 31), the firm representing Kee – who had been arrested and released by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission – said that he passed away on Monday (May 29).

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