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Malaysia to Repatriate $30 Million Artworks Tied to 1MDB

12/13/2025

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Malaysia Repatriates Artworks

Malaysia plans to repatriate 12 artworks valued over $30 million linked to the 1MDB scandal.
The works include Picasso and Matisse and are held by Christie’s and Sotheby’s in the U.S., bought by Jasmine Loo, a former state fund lawyer.
U.S. officials are negotiating with fugitive Low Taek Jho and Tim Leissner, the Goldman Sachs banker sentenced to two years.
Malaysia seeks Tim Leissner’s extradition to stand trial for related crimes.

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Malaysia Seeks Extradition

Malaysia is pursuing the extradition of Tim Leissner, a former Goldman Sachs banker, in the 1MDB case.
The Attorney General's Chambers says Malaysia submitted an extradition request to the United States on August 14, 2024.
Authorities are gathering additional documents and information to support their case.
Leissner was sentenced to two years in U.S. prison for his role in the fraud.

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Malaysia Repatriates Artworks

Malaysia plans to repatriate 12 artworks valued over $30 million linked to the 1MDB scandal.
The works include Picasso and Matisse and are held by Christie’s and Sotheby’s in the U.S., bought by Jasmine Loo, a former state fund lawyer.
U.S. officials are negotiating with fugitive Low Taek Jho and Tim Leissner, the Goldman Sachs banker sentenced to two years.
Malaysia seeks Tim Leissner’s extradition to stand trial for related crimes.

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