The 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal is a major financial scandal involving the embezzlement of billions of dollars from the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund, 1MDB. Here’s a brief overview:

1. Origins: 1MDB was established in 2009 by then-Prime Minister Najib Razak to promote economic development through global partnerships and foreign direct investment¹.
2. Embezzlement: Over $4.5 billion was allegedly misappropriated from the fund by high-level officials and their associates, including Jho Low¹².
3. Global Impact: The scandal had a global reach, involving financial institutions and individuals in multiple countries. Funds were used to purchase luxury items, real estate, and even to finance Hollywood films like “The Wolf of Wall Street”¹².
4. Legal Actions: Numerous investigations and legal actions have been taken worldwide. The U.S. Department of Justice has been heavily involved in asset recovery efforts².
5. Political Fallout: The scandal led to significant political upheaval in Malaysia, contributing to the downfall of Najib Razak’s government in the 2018 elections¹.

Jho Low has managed to evade capture through a combination of strategies and circumstances:

1. Multiple Passports: He has used various passports from countries like St. Kitts and Cyprus, although these have been cancelled¹.
2. International Connections: Low has significant connections and resources, which have helped him stay ahead of law enforcement².
3. Legal Maneuvering: He has been involved in complex legal battles and negotiations, attempting to bargain for his freedom².
4. Hiding in Friendly Territories: He is believed to be hiding in places like Macau, where extradition efforts have been challenging².

His ability to leverage these factors has made it difficult for authorities to apprehend him. 

Efforts to capture Jho Low are ongoing and involve multiple international agencies:

1. Interpol Red Notice: An Interpol red notice has been in effect since 2016, which alerts member countries to locate and provisionally arrest Low pending extradition¹.
2. U.S. Department of Justice: The DOJ continues to pursue legal actions and asset recovery. Recently, they reached an agreement to recover over $100 million in additional funds linked to the 1MDB scandal².
3. International Cooperation: Various countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, and Switzerland, are collaborating to trace and recover assets. Singapore, for instance, remains actively involved in pursuing Low¹.
4. Confidential Agreements: The DOJ has entered into confidential agreements with Low to facilitate the return of assets and potentially reach a global settlement³.

Despite these efforts, Low remains at large, believed to be hiding in Macau. The complexity of international law and his significant resources have made his capture challenging.

There have been some recent developments regarding Jho Low’s whereabouts:

1. MACC Confirmation: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has reiterated that they believe Jho Low is hiding in Macau¹. This has been a consistent belief based on various sightings and intelligence reports.
2. International Cooperation: Efforts to locate and extradite him involve cooperation between multiple countries, including Malaysia, the United States, and others².
3. Challenges: Despite these efforts, capturing Low has been challenging due to his use of multiple passports and his significant resources³.

Authorities continue to work on bringing him to justice.