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Happy 4th of July: Jho Low's Last Bet

For more than a decade, Jho Low has been buying access to power. Yesterday, news reports confirmed Trump is actively discussing his pardon. Here is the full history.

Exclusive: Forensic Report Exposes Bank of America Links to Billion-Dollar Transnational FraudMembers

As Singapore and Thailand freeze $750 million in assets connected to the Mauerberger criminal network, a U.S. banking footprint gives federal prosecutors the ultimate hook to dismantle a cyber-scam empire.

The Panda's Last Play: Jho Low's Audacious Bid for a Trump PardonMembers

The real number is $7.65 billion. Now the fugitive—hiding in Shanghai on a forged passport—is trying to buy a Trump pardon. We've uncovered the legal and lobbying infrastructure behind the play.

RICH LIST: Playboy Financier Jho Low Turned International FugitiveMembers

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.

Weekender: 1776, Hot Milk, American ApparelMembers

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.

The 1MDB Party’s Over for Swizz BeatzMembers

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.

Drop It Like It's Hot (Money)Members

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.

Former Jho Low-linked Goldman Banker Soars HighMembers

A former Goldman banker who helped negotiate a mega deal involving Malaysian fraudster Jho Low resurfaces in an important new role.

Cyprus Investment Program: A Hotbed of Corruption and ScandalMembers

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.

Jho Low's Arrest is in PlayMembers

China is in discussions with Malaysia to hand over the fugitive fraudster Jho Low and his assets.

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.

Jho's Efforts to Lobby TrumpMembers