Riza Aziz, a producer on Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street,” has been arrested in Malaysia on charges of money-laundering. (Via the New York Times.) Aziz faces charges related to the raiding of a massive investment fund set up by his step father, the former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak.
Riza is co-founder, with Joey McFarland, of Red Granite Pictures. In addition to financing “Wolf” in 2013, the West Hollywood-based production and distribution company is responsible for films such as “Friends With Kids,” “Out of the Furnace,” “Dumb and Dumber To,” “Daddy’s Home,” and “Papillon.”
According to Variety, Aziz was apprehended by Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (MacC) around midday local time. Shortly thereafter, he was released on bail. He is expected to appear in court Friday in Kuala Lumpur, the capital, to face formal charges.
Riza’s mother, stepfather and longtime friend Low Taek Jho (Aka Jho Low...
Riza is co-founder, with Joey McFarland, of Red Granite Pictures. In addition to financing “Wolf” in 2013, the West Hollywood-based production and distribution company is responsible for films such as “Friends With Kids,” “Out of the Furnace,” “Dumb and Dumber To,” “Daddy’s Home,” and “Papillon.”
According to Variety, Aziz was apprehended by Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (MacC) around midday local time. Shortly thereafter, he was released on bail. He is expected to appear in court Friday in Kuala Lumpur, the capital, to face formal charges.
Riza’s mother, stepfather and longtime friend Low Taek Jho (Aka Jho Low...
- 7/4/2019
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
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