Hong Kong (CNN Business) The alleged mastermind of a multibillion dollar corruption scandal that rocked Malaysia and Goldman Sachs has broken his silence to claim that he is being cast as a scapegoat and to point fingers at others who he says deserve more blame.

In an interview with The Straits Times, a Singapore newspaper, financier Jho Low downplayed his role in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal, describing himself as an "intermediary" who was in demand for his "good relationships with influential foreign businessmen and decision makers."

"People and companies act as introducers or intermediaries all the time. This is not a unique situation," he said.

The exact location of Low, whose full name is Low Taek Jho, remains unknown. He conducted the interview with The Straits Times over email, representatives for Low confirmed to CNN Business.

that billions of dollars were misappropriated in the US prosecutors have alleged that Low and others used 1MDB as a slush fund, instead of its intended purpose to help develop Malaysia's economy. Prosecutors and officials saythat billions of dollars were misappropriated in the global swindle , with millions allegedly spent on luxury handbags and jewelry, one hit movie , a swanky New York condo, a $250 million yacht, a Picasso, and parties and gifts for Low's celebrity friends.

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