Trafficked workers in Southeast-Asian compounds run crypto romance scams siphoning $3 B. Now U.S. prosecutor Erin West’s Operation Shamrock is prying open the ‘pig-butchering’ machine—and fighting to free victims. Full story inside.
Welcome to Brazen Weekender, your shortcut to great new TV, films, docs, and articles. From WWII dramas to steampunk adventures and hard-hitting investigations, we’ve handpicked the standout stories worth your weekend.
At Whale Hunting, we illuminate hidden worlds and expose closely-held secrets. Today, we’re pulling back the velvet curtain on one of the world’s most prestigious museums: the Met.
Our latest investigation, based on explosive letters from the Rockefeller family archives, exposes how a looted Cambodian statue—trafficked during
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.
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