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A case that involves all major global powers, the US, China, Malaysia, North Korea
with lobbyists taking money to deport exiled Chinese billionaire GUO, Wengui 郭文貴
More exciting & fascinating than a movie
http://www.sarawakreport.org/2020/08/the-hawaii-connection-how-jho-low-secretly-lobbied-trump-for-najib-over-1mdb/ via @sarawak_report
with lobbyists taking money to deport exiled Chinese billionaire GUO, Wengui 郭文貴
More exciting & fascinating than a movie
http://www.sarawakreport.org/2020/08/the-hawaii-connection-how-jho-low-secretly-lobbied-trump-for-najib-over-1mdb/ via @sarawak_report
Mar. 2018-
Elliott Broidy, and his wife, Robin Rosenzweig, discuss setting up a consulting contract with Jho Low,
the Malaysian businessman of the 1Malaysia Development Bhd. (1MDB)scandal,
that implicated former PM Najib Razak. https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-ally-was-in-talks-to-earn-millions-in-effort-to-end-1mdb-probe-in-u-s-1519919321
Elliott Broidy, and his wife, Robin Rosenzweig, discuss setting up a consulting contract with Jho Low,
the Malaysian businessman of the 1Malaysia Development Bhd. (1MDB)scandal,
that implicated former PM Najib Razak. https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-ally-was-in-talks-to-earn-millions-in-effort-to-end-1mdb-probe-in-u-s-1519919321
In a criminal complaint filed this week, 45-year-old Nickie Mali Lum Davis
and several mainland political fundraisers are being accused of using their clout to illegally to influence the Trump administration in exchange
for $8 million. https://progressivepartyusa.com/top-10-political-news/foreign-lobbying-scandal-entangles-well-known-political-fundraiser-in-hawaii/
and several mainland political fundraisers are being accused of using their clout to illegally to influence the Trump administration in exchange
for $8 million. https://progressivepartyusa.com/top-10-political-news/foreign-lobbying-scandal-entangles-well-known-political-fundraiser-in-hawaii/
The Davis case is being handled by Hawaii’s U.S. Attorney Kenji Price and Assistant U.S. Attorney Ken Sorenson, who alleged that the fundraisers met in 2017 with Chinese officials in Shenzen, China and with Jyo Low in Bangkok that same year. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/08/21/foreign-lobbying-scandal-entangles-well-known-political-fundraiser-hawaii/
Apr. 2018
Mr. Broidy also explored separate plans to force the exit from the United States of a Chinese billionaire and dissident, Guo Wengui, 郭文貴
while reaping payoffs from both the Chinese and the United Arab Emirates. https://cn.nytimes.com/usa/20180420/elliott-broidy-trump-malaysia-china-guo/
Mr. Broidy also explored separate plans to force the exit from the United States of a Chinese billionaire and dissident, Guo Wengui, 郭文貴
while reaping payoffs from both the Chinese and the United Arab Emirates. https://cn.nytimes.com/usa/20180420/elliott-broidy-trump-malaysia-china-guo/
Feb. 14, 2017-Bloomberg
Jho Low Trusts Ask to File Late Claims in Forfeiture Lawsuits
#1MDB
#JhoLow https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-02-14/jho-low-trusts-ask-to-file-late-claims-in-forfeiture-lawsuits
Jho Low Trusts Ask to File Late Claims in Forfeiture Lawsuits
#1MDB
#JhoLow https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-02-14/jho-low-trusts-ask-to-file-late-claims-in-forfeiture-lawsuits
Person A- Rapper Businessman
Prakazrel "Pras" Michel https://twitter.com/FanMatisse/status/1173402763352395776?s=20
Prakazrel "Pras" Michel https://twitter.com/FanMatisse/status/1173402763352395776?s=20
Person B served as Deputy Finance Chair of a national political committee from approximately April 2016 to April 2018.
Person B- Elliot Broidy https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-lawyer-negotiated-16-million-settlement-for-gop-donor-with-playboy-model/2018/04/13/2f051f90-3f3e-11e8-974f-aacd97698cef_story.html
Person B- Elliot Broidy https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-lawyer-negotiated-16-million-settlement-for-gop-donor-with-playboy-model/2018/04/13/2f051f90-3f3e-11e8-974f-aacd97698cef_story.html
Foreign national A- Jho Low
Foreign National A was a wealthy businessperson living in East Asia who has been charged separately for his role in orchestrating and executing a multi- billion-dollar embezzlement scheme from lMDB. https://twitter.com/FanMatisse/status/1189713374134730754?s=20
Foreign National A was a wealthy businessperson living in East Asia who has been charged separately for his role in orchestrating and executing a multi- billion-dollar embezzlement scheme from lMDB. https://twitter.com/FanMatisse/status/1189713374134730754?s=20
Foreign National A - Jho Low
Foreign National A was a wealthy businessperson living in East Asia who has been charged separately for his role in orchestrating and executing a multi- billion-dollar embezzlement scheme from lMDB.
https://twitter.com/FanMatisse/status/1127220813952761856?s=20
Foreign National A was a wealthy businessperson living in East Asia who has been charged separately for his role in orchestrating and executing a multi- billion-dollar embezzlement scheme from lMDB.
https://twitter.com/FanMatisse/status/1127220813952761856?s=20
George Higginbotham, 46, who worked as a senior congressional affairs specialist for the Justice Department from July 2016 to August 2018,
pleaded guilty to illicitly facilitating the transfer of tens of millions of dollars into the United States to finance the lobbying effort,
pleaded guilty to illicitly facilitating the transfer of tens of millions of dollars into the United States to finance the lobbying effort,
Law Firm A was a law firm operated by Person B's （Elliot Broidy) spouse, Person C.
Person C-Robin Rosenzweig
Law firm A-the Colfax Law Office
Robin Rosenzweig’s firm, https://heavy.com/news/2019/03/robin-rosenzweig-elliott-broidy-wife/
Person C-Robin Rosenzweig
Law firm A-the Colfax Law Office
Robin Rosenzweig’s firm, https://heavy.com/news/2019/03/robin-rosenzweig-elliott-broidy-wife/
PRC National A was a dissident ofthe PRC, living in the United States
on a temporary visa.
PRC National A - GUO Wengui 郭文貴 https://bbgwatch.com/bbgwatch/chinese-whistleblower-guo-wengui-accuses-voice-of-america-of-intentional-defamation-demands-an-apology/
on a temporary visa.
PRC National A - GUO Wengui 郭文貴 https://bbgwatch.com/bbgwatch/chinese-whistleblower-guo-wengui-accuses-voice-of-america-of-intentional-defamation-demands-an-apology/
At the direction of Elliot Broidy on or about March 13, 2017, DAVIS forwarded to
Pras Michel a "Retainer and Fee Agreement - Litigation Services" between Law Firm,
the Colfax Law Office
and
Jho Low.
Pras Michel a "Retainer and Fee Agreement - Litigation Services" between Law Firm,
the Colfax Law Office
and
Jho Low.
The "Retainer and Fee Agreement" stipulated that Jho Low would pay an
$8 million retainer fee upfront,
and an additional $75 million success fee if the "matter" was resolved within 180 days,
or $50 million if the "matter" was resolved within 365 days.
#JhoLow
$8 million retainer fee upfront,
and an additional $75 million success fee if the "matter" was resolved within 180 days,
or $50 million if the "matter" was resolved within 365 days.
#JhoLow
The true purpose of the retention agreement was
to secure Elliot Broidy’s services
to lobby the Administration and DOJ
on Jho Low’s behalf
based on Elliot Broidy’s political connections.
to secure Elliot Broidy’s services
to lobby the Administration and DOJ
on Jho Low’s behalf
based on Elliot Broidy’s political connections.
As for payment, Broidy stated that the money should not come directly from Jho Low and should be "clean."
Broidy, Pras Michel, & DAVIS agreed that the money would
first be routed through Pras and to Broidy via Colfax Law Office.
Broidy -DAVIS 30%
Pras Michel —DAVIS a % (?)
Broidy, Pras Michel, & DAVIS agreed that the money would
first be routed through Pras and to Broidy via Colfax Law Office.
Broidy -DAVIS 30%
Pras Michel —DAVIS a % (?)
Pras Michel Receives $8.5 Million from Jho Low.
Money was wired to a company set up by Pras Michel.
Through this company,
Elliot Broidy is paid $6 million,
DAVIS is paid $1.7 million.
Money was wired to a company set up by Pras Michel.
Through this company,
Elliot Broidy is paid $6 million,
DAVIS is paid $1.7 million.
Code names and details are quoted from the indictment of Department of Justice
Real names are verified from different reports and will be subjected to correction if more confirmation is made by the official documents.
https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-release/file/1116746/download
Real names are verified from different reports and will be subjected to correction if more confirmation is made by the official documents.
https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-release/file/1116746/download
Elliot Broidy’s lobby team worked hard trying to set a golf game for President Trump and former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak to discuss 1MDB cases.
Yet, the meeting was arranged to be in the White House with all cameras around.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-meet-malaysia-s-prime-minister-n800601
Yet, the meeting was arranged to be in the White House with all cameras around.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-meet-malaysia-s-prime-minister-n800601
On May 18, 2017, Pras, Broidy and DAVIS traveled to Shenzhen, China to meet up with Jho Low and PRC Minister A in a hotel.
In this meeting, PRC Minister A requested Broidy to use his influences in the US to help extradite Guo Wengui,
with alleged crimes inside China.
#郭文貴
In this meeting, PRC Minister A requested Broidy to use his influences in the US to help extradite Guo Wengui,
with alleged crimes inside China.
#郭文貴
As per recording released by Guo Wengui,
PRC Minister A here referred to Sun Lijun 孫力軍, the Vice Minister of Public Security in China.
Sun Lijun also requested help to meet high-ranking officials for his upcoming visit to the US.
Sun Lijun was in the US end of May 2017.
PRC Minister A here referred to Sun Lijun 孫力軍, the Vice Minister of Public Security in China.
Sun Lijun also requested help to meet high-ranking officials for his upcoming visit to the US.
Sun Lijun was in the US end of May 2017.
If you need to read the Chinese version of the indictment, go download it here
https://twitter.com/DTinLaxzzz/status/1297446894105321475?s=20
https://twitter.com/DTinLaxzzz/status/1297446894105321475?s=20
Person D- Rick Gates
On May 21, 2017, Broidy texted Person D regarding his meeting with Jho Low and PRC Minister A-Sun Lijun孫力軍
"[Person D] Just returned. Huge opportunity. Can we meet Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. at [hotel]?[]."
![Person D- Rick Gates On May 21, 2017, Broidy texted Person D regarding his meeting with Jho Low and PRC Minister A-Sun Lijun孫力軍"[Person D] Just returned. Huge opportunity. Can we meet Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. at [hotel]?[]."](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EgJpOBJVAAApmJD.jpg "Person D- Rick Gates On May 21, 2017, Broidy texted Person D regarding his meeting with Jho Low and PRC Minister A-Sun Lijun孫力軍\"[Person D] Just returned. Huge opportunity. Can we meet Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. at [hotel]?[].\"")
On May 21, 2017, Broidy texted Person D regarding his meeting with Jho Low and PRC Minister A-Sun Lijun孫力軍
"[Person D] Just returned. Huge opportunity. Can we meet Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. at [hotel]?[]."
Rick Gates, the lobbyist who was the key assistant to Paul Manafort, Trump’s former campaign manager,
documents indicate that Elliot Broidy and Rick Gates had been engaged by the Malaysian Prime Minister to advocate his cause over 1MDB.
http://www.sarawakreport.org/2018/03/the-president-wants-you-re-elected-prime-minister/
documents indicate that Elliot Broidy and Rick Gates had been engaged by the Malaysian Prime Minister to advocate his cause over 1MDB.
http://www.sarawakreport.org/2018/03/the-president-wants-you-re-elected-prime-minister/
In the memo, Broidy didn’t disclose the followings:
1. reason of his trip to China & his meeting w/ Sun Lijun
2. his contract w/Jho Low who set up the meeting
3. $4 million he received prior to the meeting
4. his lobbying to deport GUO Wengui would lead to further reward
1. reason of his trip to China & his meeting w/ Sun Lijun
2. his contract w/Jho Low who set up the meeting
3. $4 million he received prior to the meeting
4. his lobbying to deport GUO Wengui would lead to further reward
Correction
Person E-Chief of Staff referred to Reince Priebus
who was in office Jan-July 2017,
while his successor John Kelly took office on July 31, 2017
As the context shows in the indictment, the text message between Broidy & Person was on June 30, 2017
Person E-Chief of Staff referred to Reince Priebus
who was in office Jan-July 2017,
while his successor John Kelly took office on July 31, 2017
As the context shows in the indictment, the text message between Broidy & Person was on June 30, 2017
On June 30, 2017,
Elliot Broidy sent texts to Person E
saying that he would like to discuss the golf date arrangement
and
PRC National A.
Note:
Person E-Chief of Staff-Reince Priebus
PRC National A
-Guo Wengui #郭文貴
Elliot Broidy sent texts to Person E
saying that he would like to discuss the golf date arrangement
and
PRC National A.
Note:
Person E-Chief of Staff-Reince Priebus
PRC National A
-Guo Wengui #郭文貴
Person F- Herbert Raymond McMaster (National Security Advisor)
On July 12, 2017, Broidy replied to Davis’ panic request explaining that he was going to the White House and
also tried to ask Person F for help,
in an urgent attempt to finalize a date for golf game.
On July 12, 2017, Broidy replied to Davis’ panic request explaining that he was going to the White House and
also tried to ask Person F for help,
in an urgent attempt to finalize a date for golf game.
Mar. 22-2018
H. R. McMaster: Why did Trump dump national security adviser? -
US President Donald Trump has replaced his National Security Adviser Herbert Raymond McMaster after just over a year on the job, http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39033934
H. R. McMaster: Why did Trump dump national security adviser? -
US President Donald Trump has replaced his National Security Adviser Herbert Raymond McMaster after just over a year on the job, http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39033934
On May 30, 2017, Broidy met with Sun Lijun 孫力軍 at a hotel in Washington, D.C. Broidy also asked Rick Gates if he could help Sun Lijun arrange meetings with high-ranking US gov’t officials.
In the recording released by GUO Wengui, Sun Lijun had expressed similar request.
In the recording
released by GUO Wengui, Sun Lijun had expressed similar request.
On May 31, 2017, Broidy confirmed he met with VM in a hotel and this VM failed to meet either Attorney General or Person I.
VM here referred to be Vice Minister which was Sun Lijun 孫力軍as his official title was Vice Minister of Public Safety.公安部副部長
VM here referred to be Vice Minister which was Sun Lijun 孫力軍as his official title was Vice Minister of Public Safety.公安部副部長
On May 31, 2017. Broidy texted to Rick Gates about Sun Lijun’s disappointment in failing to meet with high-ranking officials either Attorney General or Person I and he’d take a 4 pm flight home.
This recordingof Sun confirmed all details.
This recording
of Sun confirmed all details.
Person H-Stephen Alan Wynn
On June 27, 2017, Broidy texted Person H’s spouse regarding the deportation case of GUO Wengui.
Person H was described as a contributor to political campaigns and had immediate access to & influence with the President.
https://cnbc.com/2017/10/23/steve-wynn-delivered-trump-a-letter-from-the-chinese-government.html
On June 27, 2017, Broidy texted Person H’s spouse regarding the deportation case of GUO Wengui.
Person H was described as a contributor to political campaigns and had immediate access to & influence with the President.
https://cnbc.com/2017/10/23/steve-wynn-delivered-trump-a-letter-from-the-chinese-government.html
In the text message Broidy sent to Wynn,he mentioned the following extremely important points about GUO Wengui #郭文貴
1. a Red Notice was issued by the Interpol on GUO
2. GUO’s visa was due soon
3. GUO should be on No Fly List -1/3
1. a Red Notice was issued by the Interpol on GUO
2. GUO’s visa was due soon
3. GUO should be on No Fly List -1/3
In the text message Broidy sent to Steve Wynn
4. GUO Wengui has good relationship with FBI
immigrants for deportation
5. China’s President Xi talked to President Trump at Mar-A-Lago that he would like GUO Wengui returned.
#郭文贵
-2/3
4. GUO Wengui has good relationship with FBI
immigrants for deportation
5. China’s President Xi talked to President Trump at Mar-A-Lago that he would like GUO Wengui returned.
#郭文贵
-2/3
In the text message Broidy sent to Steve Wynn,
6. In exchange for GUO Wengui, Xi promised to return certain US citizens held hostage by China and would accept a very large number of Chinese illegal immigrants
7. Xi offered new assistance regarding North Korea
-3/3 #郭文贵 郭
6. In exchange for GUO Wengui, Xi promised to return certain US citizens held hostage by China and would accept a very large number of Chinese illegal immigrants
7. Xi offered new assistance regarding North Korea
-3/3 #郭文贵 郭
On May 31, 2017, Broidy texted Rick Gates:
“The FBI had him meeting with very low level people and had the person he was to meet with meet with Vietnam instead.”
Vietnam -Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc
The person Sun Lijun was to meet could be Secretary Tillerson.
#郭文贵
“The FBI had him meeting with very low level people and had the person he was to meet with meet with Vietnam instead.”
Vietnam -Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc
The person Sun Lijun was to meet could be Secretary Tillerson.
#郭文贵
On May 31, 2017, Davis exchanged texts with Broidy, discussing the meeting of Sun Lijun’s w/ Person I.
Person I’s schedule had conflict because he was to visit Haiti that afternoon.
Person I- Secretary of Department of Homeland Security John F. Kelly
#郭文貴
#孫力軍
Person I’s schedule had conflict because he was to visit Haiti that afternoon.
Person I- Secretary of Department of Homeland Security John F. Kelly
#郭文貴
#孫力軍
Elliott Broidy was allegedly in talks with George Nader,
the adviser to Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi,
to extradite GUO Wengui to UAE then to China who would pay for GUO’s alleged debts in UAE.
#郭文貴 https://twitter.com/FanMatisse/status/1298861851690725381?s=20
the adviser to Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi,
to extradite GUO Wengui to UAE then to China who would pay for GUO’s alleged debts in UAE.
#郭文貴 https://twitter.com/FanMatisse/status/1298861851690725381?s=20
In 2014, rapper Pras Michel, the middle man to negotiate a deal to drop the 1MDB for Jho Low, actually met and visited North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un.
#1MDB
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/fugees-rapper-flies-north-korea-18748255
#1MDB
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/fugees-rapper-flies-north-korea-18748255
Back to the case.
On June 9, 2017, Davis texted Broidy a news article titled “ "[the PRC]-cranks-up-heat-on-exiled tycoon-[PRC National A.]"
PRC-China
PRC National A- GUO Wengui
Article was updated June 10, 2017
![Back to the case.On June 9, 2017, Davis texted Broidy a news article titled “ "[the PRC]-cranks-up-heat-on-exiled tycoon-[PRC National A.]"PRC-ChinaPRC National A- GUO WenguiArticle was updated June 10, 2017](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EgkBSqlVgAAWqyw.jpg "Back to the case.On June 9, 2017, Davis texted Broidy a news article titled “ \"[the PRC]-cranks-up-heat-on-exiled tycoon-[PRC National A.]\"PRC-ChinaPRC National A- GUO WenguiArticle was updated June 10, 2017")
![Back to the case.On June 9, 2017, Davis texted Broidy a news article titled “ "[the PRC]-cranks-up-heat-on-exiled tycoon-[PRC National A.]"PRC-ChinaPRC National A- GUO WenguiArticle was updated June 10, 2017](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EgkB0WKU8AEge6K.jpg "Back to the case.On June 9, 2017, Davis texted Broidy a news article titled “ \"[the PRC]-cranks-up-heat-on-exiled tycoon-[PRC National A.]\"PRC-ChinaPRC National A- GUO WenguiArticle was updated June 10, 2017")
On June 9, 2017, Davis texted Broidy a news article titled “ "[the PRC]-cranks-up-heat-on-exiled tycoon-[PRC National A.]"
PRC-China
PRC National A- GUO Wengui
Article was updated June 10, 2017
On June 28, 2017, after Broidy met with Steve Wynn, and his wife at a gathering, he texted to Wynn’s wife regarding GUO Wengui’s visa as SUN Lijun kept pressuring.
She said that it was handled by the highest levels of the State Department & the Defense Department.
#郭文貴
She said that it was handled by the highest levels of the State Department & the Defense Department.
#郭文貴
On June 30, ‘27, DAVIS, texted Broidy on a triangle exchange.
Phase 1-the removal of a Foreign National B, in exchange for GUO Wengui & the return of 2 US citizens held in Country B by July 4.
Phase 2-to exchange 60 Americans
Not clear-Foreign National B was, nor Country B.
Phase 1-the removal of a Foreign National B, in exchange for GUO Wengui & the return of 2 US citizens held in Country B by July 4.
Phase 2-to exchange 60 Americans
Not clear-Foreign National B was, nor Country B.
Nickie Lum Davis Pleads Guilty to Facilitating Back-Channel Lobbying Campaign to Drop 1MDB Investigation and Remove a Foreign National to China
戴維斯對此案認罪
承認利用 不當管道遊說美國停止調查1mdb ，並替中國政府不當遊説遣返郭文貴
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/hawaii-businesswoman-pleads-guilty-facilitating-back-channel-lobbying-campaign-drop-1mdb
#1MDB
#郭文貴
戴維斯對此案認罪
承認利用 不當管道遊說美國停止調查1mdb ，並替中國政府不當遊説遣返郭文貴
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/hawaii-businesswoman-pleads-guilty-facilitating-back-channel-lobbying-campaign-drop-1mdb
#1MDB
#郭文貴
https://twitter.com/FanMatisse/status/1297011344563044355?s=20
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https://twitter.com/FanMatisse/status/1297450476045086721?s=20
part 2- The United States vs Nickie Mali Lum Davis
#郭文貴
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please unroll the compile
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part 2- The United States vs Nickie Mali Lum Davis
#郭文貴
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please unroll the compile
thanks a lot
