Tim Leissner allegedly orchestrated Goldman Sachs Malaysia 1MDB theft

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“Nobody knew he was doing the things he was doing or the full extent of it,” Hope said, referring specifically to the Jho Low caper.

Hope also talks about Leissner. And says he was not surprised that Leissner pulled it off. “People like Tim know how to control themselves. They are good chameleons.”

 “He married Kimora and needed to present a richer personality. He couldn’t be a banker. He had to be a rich guy with his own yacht,” Hope told The New York Post.

Kimora’s ex-husband is Russell Simmons, millionaire co-founder of Def Jam Records and the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and Tantris. He is suing his ex-wife, Kimora Lee Simmons, and Leissner, claiming his personal shares in energy drink company Celsius Energy Drink company were “fraudulently” used for Leissner’s bail. And his for legal fees. 

Leissner and Kimora, now estranged, deny the charges.

Goldman is reportedly in talks with the Justice Department. There is talk of more charges for violations of the US bribery laws. And they may have to pay over $2 billion. And clear up allegations that at least one of its bankers was aware that Jho Low was involved in the 1MDB bond deals.