WASHINGTON, D.C.: A founding member of the hip-hop group the Fugees and a flamboyant Malaysian businessman have been indicted for making illegal contributions to US president Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign.

Haitian-American rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, 46, and Low Taek Jho, 37, were accused of conspiracy and other charges in the four-count indictment unsealed on Friday.