Jho Low using fake passport? Our investigators probe every claim, Australian authorities say
Screengrab of an Australian passport allegedly used by Jho Low with the identity Constantinos Achilles Veis. — Screegrab from YouTube/Project Brazen
Tuesday, 22 Jul 2025 8:53 AM MYT
CANBERRA, July 22 — Australian authorities have reportedly said its investigators assess each allegation of the use of its fake passports, following revelations that fugitive broker Low Taek Jho is using one.
Its Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, however, did not elaborate on such an investigation on the man known as Jho Low, or whether it is currently investigating the matter.
“The Australian Passport Office specialist investigators and intelligence officers assess every allegation of fraudulent use of Australian passports,” a spokesman was quoted saying by Sydney-based public broadcaster ABC.
“The use of a false Australian passport is an offence under Australian passport legislation, which can attract a maximum of 10 years’ imprisonment and/or a AU$330,000 (RM912,000) fine.”
“Due to privacy obligations, the department cannot comment on individual cases,” it added.
Last week, it was reported that Low, has supposedly been located in a luxury neighbourhood in Shanghai, China, where he is said to be living under a false identity and working with entities linked to the Chinese government.
Low is allegedly now residing in Green Hills, an exclusive enclave in Shanghai — by taking a Greek alias of Constantinos Achilles Veis using a fake Australian passport.
Penang-born Low is accused of masterminding the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal and has been on the run since 2015, with his exact whereabouts remaining unconfirmed to date.
Is this fat thief still alive?
ReplyDeleteThere is a straightforward international process where the arrival country can request the originating country to verify the veracity of the Passport purported to be issued by that country .
ReplyDeleteIt's done as a matter of routine, and most countries usually cooperate as it is in mutual security interest to clamp down on people traveling on fake passports.
If CCP has made no effort to validate the veracity of the Australian Passport "Constatinos Achilles" who looks like an Ah Beng, either CCP couldn't be bothered or CCP is in cahoots harbouring the criminal fugitive Jho Low.