Alleged mastermind behind multibillion-dollar scandal appears in US filing that lists pardon requests

Alleged mastermind behind multibillion-dollar scandal appears in US filing that lists pardon requests

Fugitive faces charges including corruption and money laundering in US and Malaysia for role he allegedly played in scandal

The Malaysian financier recently sought a pardon, despite being accused of masterminding the theft of $4.5 billion from the state investment fund.