A US appeals court upheld former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's 25-year prison sentence for fraud and conspiracy related to FTX's collapse. Bankman-Fried is also seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, though Trump has previously stated no plans to grant one.
Singapore police confirmed active arrest warrants and Interpol red notices for fugitive financier Jho Low and his associate Tan Kim Loong, both implicated in the 1MDB scandal. Seized assets linked to Low and his family in Singapore are valued at approximately US$127 million.
The Quirinale has taken note of the Milan Public Prosecutor's conclusions regarding the clemency granted to Nicole Minetti, stating there are no grounds for re-evaluation and reaffirming trust in the judiciary.
Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra is eligible for royal clemency as he had less than a year left on his sentence, Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat announced. He will be required to wear an electronic monitoring device upon release.
