In November 2025, Grammy-winning Fugees member Pras Michel was sentenced to 14 years in US prison for using money stolen from Malaysia’s 1MDB fund to influence American politics and help financier Jho Low obstruct US investigations into the scandal. The court also ordered Michel to forfeit $64.9 million.
In January 2026, a federal judge denied Michel’s request to remain free on bail while he appeals his conviction and sentence, ruling that he failed to meet the legal standard for release. The judge did grant a brief delay, pushing Michel’s surrender date from January 27 to March 30 to allow him to appeal the bail decision.
A Case With Political Shockwaves
Michel was a close associate of Low, the mastermind behind the $4.5 billion 1MDB theft. Low moved the stolen funds through Western countries, using them to finance a lavish lifestyle, high-profile celebrity connections, and even Hollywood films.
According to investigators, Michel began
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