#YachtWatch: Oligarchs Triumph in Courts (So Far)
Welcome to Whale Hunting, a weekly newsletter delving into the hidden worlds of wealth and power. This week contributor Alex Finley revives her #YachtWatch franchise to catch up on how a number of Russian tycoons are using legal tools to stop Western efforts to seize their assets in the aftermath
Cyprus Investment Program: A Hotbed of Corruption and Scandal
The Malaysian fraudster Jho Low still has a Cyprus passport. How he got it and why he still has it is a crazy story of corruption and malfeasance.
The Old Man and the Cockatoo
Juan Carlos I, former king of Spain, is alone in a humble beach bungalow on an island off of Abu Dhabi. His best friend is a cockatoo named James.
Jho Low's Arrest is in Play
China is in discussions with Malaysia to hand over the fugitive fraudster Jho Low and his assets.
MBS is Playing Age of Empires
Mohammed bin Salman is choosing Saudi Arabia over the global world order and leaders are panicking.
The New Gulf Cold War
Gulf Arab states are each heading in their own direction and rivalries are intensifying. It's creating an environment ripe for escalation.
Rise of the Would-Be Philosopher King
Abu Dhabi's powerful monarchy just had a shake-up. Here's how it's all falling into place.
Brazen Weekender
Your exclusive guide to what to read from the hidden world of wealth and power.
1MDB: The Justo Side of the Story
Laura and Xavier Justo's new book Rendezvous with Justice provides an intimate look at their role in exposing the 1MDB scandal.
Johnny of Arabia
This week, we have news on superyachts and a celebrity who has become best friends with Mohammed bin Salman.
Dubai, Refuge for Oligarchs and Kleptocrats
Dubai booms in times of trouble. The cast of plutocrats setting up there to live their best life away from prying eyes is unbelievable.