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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.

We Built a Conspiracy Mapping Tool Inspired by the Artist Who Had the FBI Knocking

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We Built a Conspiracy Mapping Tool Inspired by the Artist Who Had the FBI Knocking

by Bradley Hope / Jul 17, 2025

Inspired by conspiracy artist Mark Lombardi, Silent Partners transforms anyone into a visual investigator. Map hidden relationships that shape our world—from shadowy financiers to covert networks. Pre-loaded with 1MDB, BCCI & Epstein webs. Investigation isn't reserved for journalists anymore.

RICH LIST: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Hidden Empire

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RICH LIST: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Hidden Empire

by Bradley Hope / Jul 8, 2025

Dive into our new Unauthorized Rich List drop: Ayatollah Khamenei. We trace the Supreme Leader’s secret $100-200 billion war chest—built on confiscations and shell companies—and reveal why it matters. Big reveal hits subscribers noon BST, 18 July.

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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Is Havana Syndrome a Microwave Weapon?

by Bradley Hope / Jul 2, 2025

Whale Hunting is back where our story began: Havana Syndrome. Forget the “case closed” headlines—our new Expedition digs into classified science, hidden witnesses, and a weapon that may still be in play. Follow the evidence and join the hunt.

The Strike that Wasn’t: What Hidden Intel Reveals about Iran’s Nuclear Program

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The Strike that Wasn’t: What Hidden Intel Reveals about Iran’s Nuclear Program

by Tom Wright / Jun 30, 2025

New intel shreds Trump White House victory claim: Iran kept 80 % of its centrifuges & much of its uranium. Leak hunt intensifies—one big Washington scalp could roll.

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RICH LIST: Playboy Financier Jho Low Turned International Fugitive

by Bradley Hope / Jul 18, 2025

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Weekender: 1776, Hot Milk, American Apparel

by Bradley Hope / Jul 4, 2025

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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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Weekender: What's Your Clockwork Orange Moment?

by Farah Halime / Jul 12, 2025

This week’s Brazen Weekender dives into the origin story of A Clockwork Orange—written in a rush after a fatal diagnosis that turned out to be false—and what it tells us about urgency, ambition, and legacy. Plus, what to watch, read, and listen to right now.

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Weekender: The Elusive Jan Marsalek

by Bradley Hope / Jun 28, 2025

Vanished exec Jan Marsalek’s life reads like a spy thriller—from Wirecard’s collapse to Russian espionage. Plus: Arctic geoengineering, Netflix’s Titan doc, and our latest picks worth your weekend.

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Weekender: Bad People Doing Good Things

by Farah Halime / Jun 21, 2025

This week in Brazen Weekender: Why do bad people do good things? Farah Halime unpacks the twisted morality of power, guilt, and redemption. Plus: six sharp recs—from corrupt cops to flawed families—exploring how darkness and decency often share the same stage.

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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Latest Posts

RICH LIST: Playboy Financier Jho Low Turned International Fugitive

We Built a Conspiracy Mapping Tool Inspired by the Artist Who Had the FBI Knocking

RICH LIST: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Hidden Empire

Weekender: 1776, Hot Milk, American Apparel

Is Havana Syndrome a Microwave Weapon?

The Strike that Wasn’t: What Hidden Intel Reveals about Iran’s Nuclear Program

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RICH LIST: Playboy Financier Jho Low Turned International Fugitive

Weekender: 1776, Hot Milk, American Apparel

The 1MDB Party’s Over for Swizz Beatz

Weekender

Weekender: What's Your Clockwork Orange Moment?

Weekender: The Elusive Jan Marsalek

Weekender: Bad People Doing Good Things

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.