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President Marcos Jr. and House Speaker Romualdez at the Singapore F1 Grand Prix, October 2022

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The Marcos Corruption Scandal: A $25 Billion Flood Control Fraud and the London PR Firm Behind the Cover-Up

by Bradley Hope / May 19, 2026

A London PR firm charged $144,000/month to rebrand a dictator's son. Inside the failed operation to whitewash the Marcos name.

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Vorapak Sues Whale Hunting: The High-Stakes Fight for the Truth

by Tom Wright / May 18, 2026

Former Thai Deputy Finance Minister Vorapak Tanyawong has filed a criminal defamation suit against Whale Hunting, but we will defend our reporting in court while continuing to publish the documents that expose the Mauerberger syndicate's capture of Thailand's elite.

The Panda's Last Play: Jho Low's Audacious Bid for a Trump Pardon

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The Panda's Last Play: Jho Low's Audacious Bid for a Trump Pardon

by Bradley Hope / May 17, 2026

The real number is $7.65 billion. Now the fugitive—hiding in Shanghai on a forged passport—is trying to buy a Trump pardon. We've uncovered the legal and lobbying infrastructure behind the play.

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The Aman Infiltration: How a Global Money Laundering Kingpin Tainted a $3 Billion Hotel Brand

by Tom Wright / Apr 22, 2026

As law enforcement closes in on Benjamin Mauerberger’s scam network, the luxury Aman hotel brand faces a boardroom civil war as elite shareholders demand to know how a global fugitive laundered "pig-butchering" proceeds into their $3B portfolio.

CCTV still outside the North Korean embassy in Madrid on the day of the 2019 operation.

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A Judge Finally Said No

by Bradley Hope / Apr 14, 2026

Christopher Ahn’s seven-year legal nightmare may be ending after a federal judge blocked his extradition to Spain and dismantled the case against him.

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The Mauerberger Spider Web: How a Billion-Dollar Scam Network Captured a State

by Tom Wright / Apr 10, 2026

Most financial crimes involve stealing a nation's wealth and hiding it abroad. The Mauerberger "Spider Web" is the reverse: it is an inward occupation, using billions in criminal proceeds to buy the licensed brokerages, energy reserves, and media networks that form the state's own internal organs.

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The Panda's Last Play: Jho Low's Audacious Bid for a Trump Pardon

by Bradley Hope / May 17, 2026

The real number is $7.65 billion. Now the fugitive—hiding in Shanghai on a forged passport—is trying to buy a Trump pardon. We've uncovered the legal and lobbying infrastructure behind the play.

RICH LIST: Playboy Financier Jho Low Turned International Fugitive

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RICH LIST: Playboy Financier Jho Low Turned International Fugitive

by Bradley Hope / Jul 18, 2025

Malaysian fugitive Jho Low, mastermind of the $7.65 billion 1MDB heist, is hiding in Shanghai's Green Hills luxury district using a fake Australian passport. The playboy-turned-pariah who once partied with DiCaprio stole $2.5 billion personally, causing Malaysia $18 billion in total losses.

Weekender: 1776, Hot Milk, American Apparel

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Weekender: 1776, Hot Milk, American Apparel

by Bradley Hope / Jul 4, 2025

Happy 4th! This Brazen Weekender drops early with a fresh take on McCullough’s 1776, a rare Iran-insider interview on nuclear tensions, and the launch of our multi-month Havana Syndrome expedition—complete with interactive science guide and limited-edition merch. Join the hunt.

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Weekender: Cocaine Empires, Pardon Brokers, and the Surveillance State

by Bradley Hope / May 16, 2026

This week: Kinahan’s cocaine empire crumbles, Trump’s pardon economy, Madison Square Garden’s surveillance machine, and Patrick Radden Keefe on London Falling.

Whale Hunting is an independent media platform by Project Brazen. We delve into the hidden worlds of money and power with exclusive reporting via weekly newsletters, podcasts, a rich list to rival Forbes, and more. Join the hunt.

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The Marcos Corruption Scandal: A $25 Billion Flood Control Fraud and the London PR Firm Behind the Cover-Up

Vorapak Sues Whale Hunting: The High-Stakes Fight for the Truth

The Aman Infiltration: How a Global Money Laundering Kingpin Tainted a $3 Billion Hotel Brand

The Mauerberger Spider Web: How a Billion-Dollar Scam Network Captured a State

The Deputy Minister, His Son, and the $100 Million Superyacht

The Great Yacht Swap: Inside Mauerberger’s Escape to the Seychelles

Singapore Police Act Against the Mauerberger Network

The Aman Connection: How a Transnational Fugitive Became a Pillar of Dubai’s Most Elite Address

The Swiss Attorney and the Sotheby’s CEO: The Elite Fixers for a $1.5 Billion Fugitive

Weekender: The Year of the Whale

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The Marcos Corruption Scandal: A $25 Billion Flood Control Fraud and the London PR Firm Behind the Cover-Up

Vorapak Sues Whale Hunting: The High-Stakes Fight for the Truth

The Panda's Last Play: Jho Low's Audacious Bid for a Trump Pardon

The Aman Infiltration: How a Global Money Laundering Kingpin Tainted a $3 Billion Hotel Brand

A Judge Finally Said No

The Mauerberger Spider Web: How a Billion-Dollar Scam Network Captured a State

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The Panda's Last Play: Jho Low's Audacious Bid for a Trump Pardon

RICH LIST: Playboy Financier Jho Low Turned International Fugitive

Weekender: 1776, Hot Milk, American Apparel

Weekender

Weekender: Cocaine Empires, Pardon Brokers, and the Surveillance State

Whale Hunting is an independent media platform by Project Brazen. We delve into the hidden worlds of money and power with exclusive reporting via weekly newsletters, podcasts, a rich list to rival Forbes, and more. Join the hunt.