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

by Bradley Hope / Mar 25, 2026

Leaked photographs from a private Instagram account reveal that the son of Thailand’s former Deputy Finance Minister was flying on the Mauerberger network’s Gulfstream and vacationing on their $100 million superyacht—while his father claimed they were just school friends.

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

by Bradley Hope / Mar 12, 2026

He sold his superyachts to shell companies, fired the world's most prestigious yacht manager, and disappeared into the Indian Ocean. This is how Benjamin Mauerberger executed the great yacht swap.

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Singapore Police Act Against the Mauerberger Network

by Tom Wright / Mar 9, 2026

Singapore police have acted against the Mauerberger network, arresting two directors of his front company and seizing $124 million in assets.

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

by Tom Wright / Mar 4, 2026

At the launch of Janu Dubai, champagne flowed for the global elite. But behind the "soulful" branding lies a radioactive secret. While developers point to anonymous "Asian funds" for cover, our investigation reveals a $1.5B trail of "pig-butchering" proceeds and a fugitive wanted for fraud.

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Havana Syndrome is Back

by Clara Preve / Jan 14, 2026

The U.S. government has been secretly testing a device that emits pulsed radiofrequency energy, according to new reporting. The portable system, acquired by the Department of Homeland Security, was tested for over a year and contains components sourced from Russia.

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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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The 1MDB Party’s Over for Swizz Beatz

by Tom Wright / Dec 12, 2024

Lawyers for Swizz Beatz, the rapper and DJ best known for being married to Alicia Keys, responded this week to a lawsuit accusing him of receiving over $7 million in funds stolen during the 1MDB saga.

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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

America's New Enemy: The Chinese Crypto Cartel Buying States to Fight the U.S.

Henry Chen Sent Us a Cease and Desist Letter. We're Publishing It in Full.

Thailand Seizes $300M in Assets Connected to Benjamin Mauerberger, But Where is He?

Finally, Thailand's Government Takes Action Against the Mauerberger Network

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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

Havana Syndrome is Back

1MDB

RICH LIST: Playboy Financier Jho Low Turned International Fugitive

Weekender: 1776, Hot Milk, American Apparel

The 1MDB Party’s Over for Swizz Beatz

Weekender

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.