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Malaysian businessman 'Fat Leonard' Francis arrested in Miami following US prisoner swap with Venezuela

( December 21, 2023, 22:57 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Malaysian businessman Leonard Francis, who is also known as "Fat Leonard," was arrested in Miami after he was returned to the US in a prisoner swap with Venezuela, according to court documents. Francis had broken his ankle monitor and fled US custody prior to his sentencing for bribing officers of the US Navy.See documents below....

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