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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
