A former Goldman Sachs banker in custody in Malaysia has agreed to be extradited to the U.S. to face charges over one of the world’s largest financial scandals.
Malaysian authorities said on Friday they have arrested six people, including four foreigners, suspected of planning attacks or being members of militant groups.
Roger Ng, a former Goldman Sachs Group Inc banker caught up in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) fraud scandal, will be allowed to return to the United States to face criminal charges against him there, a Malaysian court ruled on Friday.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister said a day before the second anniversary of the assassination of the estranged half-brother of Kim Jong Un that the country is ready to resolve its issues with North Korea.
Jho Low is accused of masterminding the disappearance of more than $2.7 billion in Malaysia. Firms representing him are being careful amid scrutiny of foreign influence efforts.
