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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: The Humble Kleptocrat

by Bradley Hope / Jun 19, 2025

Sheikh Hasina’s fall exposed a $2B shadow empire—350+ UK properties, offshore accounts, and hidden assets worldwide. This isn’t just a story. It’s a live investigation. Follow the expedition.

CZ's Second Act: Ambitions for a Binance Return

by Tom Wright / Jun 18, 2025

Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, the enigmatic founder of Binance, appears to be setting the stage for a dramatic return to influence in the cryptocurrency world.

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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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Drop It Like It's Hot (Money)

by Bradley Hope / Sep 11, 2024

The latest updates from the ever-evolving 1MDB saga: How celebrities and music stars were pulled into Jho Low’s orbit by big money, and a long-overdue legal breakthrough in Switzerland, where two key players have been sentenced for their roles in the scandal.

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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.

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Weekender: Lonely Superfans, UV Medicine and Vine’s Rise and Fall

by Bradley Hope / Jun 14, 2025

A quirky island concert, a frat-bro comedy with soul, and the return of our hunt for the real richest people on Earth. Welcome to this week’s Brazen 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.

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Latest Posts

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

RICH LIST: The Humble Kleptocrat

CZ's Second Act: Ambitions for a Binance Return

1MDB

Weekender: 1776, Hot Milk, American Apparel

The 1MDB Party’s Over for Swizz Beatz

Drop It Like It's Hot (Money)

Weekender

Weekender: The Elusive Jan Marsalek

Weekender: Bad People Doing Good Things

Weekender: Lonely Superfans, UV Medicine and Vine’s Rise and Fall

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.