Did Jho Low return to Malaysia to discuss 1MDB debt settlement?

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Putrajaya Denies Fugitive Businessman Jho Low Returned to Malaysia for 1MDB Debt Talks

Putrajaya has officially denied rumours suggesting that fugitive businessman Jho Low recently returned to Malaysia to negotiate a settlement for 1Malaysia Development Berhad's (1MDB) significant debt. These claims, which circulated widely, alleged that Low had entered the country with a Chinese delegation to discuss a repayment package. The denial was made directly in Parliament.
Denial Issued in Parliament

Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong explicitly refuted the circulating reports in Parliament. The denial came in response to a query raised by Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman concerning the alleged return of Jho Low.
Rumours Originated from News Portal

The initial rumour regarding Jho Low's purported return to Malaysia was first published by the news portal Sarawak Report. This report claimed the wanted Penang-born businessman had entered the country to engage in discussions about a supposed "repayment package" related to the 1MDB debt.
No Evidence of Return for Negotiations

Putrajaya's statement asserts that there is no substance to the claims of Jho Low's recent arrival in Malaysia for the purpose of negotiating the multi-billion ringgit 1MDB debt. The government has firmly stated that such reports are unfounded.

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