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Billion Dollar Whale

By Tom Wright | Bradley Hope

This episode unpacks the audacious fraud of Jho Low, revealing how a single individual exploited human desires and systemic weaknesses to orchestrate one of history's largest financial crimes.

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“This episode unpacks the audacious fraud of Jho Low, revealing how a single individual exploited human desires and systemic weaknesses to orchestrate one of history's largest financial crimes.”

— Tom Wright | Bradley Hope, Billion Dollar Whale

What it is about

Financial fraud, global corruption, human psychology, systemic vulnerability

Who it is for

If you've ever wondered how seemingly intelligent people fall for obvious cons, this will illuminate the subtle mechanics of manipulation and the allure of unearned status, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

Tom Wright and Bradley Hope, award-winning investigative journalists, meticulously reconstruct Jho Low's audacious scheme, drawing on years of reporting to reveal the intricate web of deceit that spanned continents and corrupted institutions.

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Tom Wright | Bradley Hope

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