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Billion Dollar Whale by Bradley Hope & Tom Wright
Billion Dollar Whale by Bradley Hope & Tom Wright
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Billion Dollar Whale: The Man Who Fooled Wall Street, Hollywood, and the World
by Tom Wright & Bradley Hope
"An epic tale of white-collar crime on a global scale."
💼 TRUE CRIME | WHITE-COLLAR FRAUD | GLOBAL FINANCE
A meticulously investigated exposé revealing how a young social climber masterminded a $5 billion heist that shook the global financial system.
Extended Synopsis
In 2009, Jho Low, a Wharton School graduate, initiated a financial fraud of unprecedented magnitude. Over the span of a decade, Billion Dollar Whale details how Low utilized institutional aid—including connections at Goldman Sachs—to siphon billions of dollars from a Malaysian investment fund. This vast wealth was then used to finance Hollywood blockbusters, influence political elections, and fund an extravagant lifestyle.
Tom Wright and Bradley Hope chart Low's transformation from a mild-mannered student to an international fugitive pursued by the U.S. Department of Justice. The book serves as a harrowing parable of greed, regulatory failure, and institutional hubris within modern global finance.
About the Authors & Accolades
Tom Wright and Bradley Hope are acclaimed investigative journalists whose reporting on the 1MDB scandal exposed systemic vulnerabilities in international banking.
This title is a #1 International Bestseller and was named a Best Book of the Year by the Financial Times and Fortune.
Reader Targeting
Essential reading for students of law and corporate finance, forensic accountants, and true-crime enthusiasts seeking a detailed breakdown of a complex global financial scheme.
Technical Specifications
| ISBN-13 | 9780316436502 |
| Format | Hardcover (Illustrated) |
| Publisher | Hachette Books |
| Subjects | Finance, Investing, Economics |
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