Former Fugees member Pras Michel faces a $64 million government seizure following his conviction on financial charges connected to Malaysian financier Jho Low and the 1MDB embezzlement scandal.

Federal prosecutors have filed a motion in Washington, D.C. requesting a forfeiture judgment of $64,923,226.40, representing funds allegedly funneled into Michel's accounts through covert means. According to court documents, Michel received approximately $104 million from Low to influence U.S. government officials, including efforts to dismiss a Justice Department investigation into Low and facilitate the extradition of a Chinese dissident.

The scheme involved concealing funds through shell companies, fake contracts, and fraudulent financial agreements to access U.S. banks. Prosecutors claim Michel and his co-conspirators created false documentation and repeatedly misled financial institutions to obtain access to Low's money.

Michel now faces up to 20 years in prison in what has become one of the most significant celebrity cases involving foreign lobbying. The $64 million forfeiture represents funds that remain unrecovered from the criminal activities.

Separately, Michel has initiated legal action against former Fugees bandmate Lauryn Hill regarding the cancellation of their reunion tour. Both Hill and fellow Fugees member Wyclef Jean continue their successful solo music careers.

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