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Belfort says he wouldn't have sold memoir rights to Riza Aziz's company if he knew the film was funded with dirty money.

UPDATED 2.55PM | In teleconversations with UAE's crown prince, ex-PM says Riza Aziz has been made a scapegoat.

The money will be held by the US Marshals Service in an interest-bearing account pending disposal of the case

The properties include a £23.2 million London townhouse and a US$35.5 million condominium in New York.

Case remains in Sessions Court after prosecution say they've no intention to transfer it to High Court.

UPDATED 11.10AM | Riza Aziz accused of receiving illegal proceeds that originated from 1MDB.

UPDATED 6.02PM | MACC chief Latheefa Koya says 'Wolf of Wall Street' producer was arrested today and released on bail.

Malaysiakini takes a look at the background of those slapped with the forfeiture suit.

Also named was Jho Low's mother Goh Gaik Ewe.

It has been credited to an account specifically opened for this purpose, Thomas says.