Summary & Analysis - Billion Dollar Whale: Based On The Book By Tom Wright And Bradley Hope

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Duration: 0H 28min
Language: English
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Category: Non-Fiction

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS

BILLION DOLLAR WHALE

BASED ON THE BOOK BY TOM WRIGHT AND BRADLEY HOPE

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CONTENT

The Making of Jho Low

Cultivating Power and Early Connections

The Birth of 1MDB and the PetroSaudi Heist

Living the Billionaire Lifestyle

Goldman Sachs and the Expansion of the Scheme

Hollywood, Art, and Building a Facade

Unraveling Secrets and Rising Suspicions

The Dam Breaks and Political Turmoil

Flight, Denial, and the Pursuit of Justice

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Billion Dollar Whale by Tom Wright and Bradley Hope delves into the astonishing true story of Jho Low, a little-known Malaysian who allegedly pulled off one of the biggest financial heists in history. The book uncovers how Low seemingly masterminded a multi-billion dollar fraud involving a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund. It chronicles his extravagant lifestyle, fueled by stolen money, and his ability to infiltrate the highest circles of Wall Street and Hollywood. The narrative explores themes of ambition, deception, and the vulnerabilities within the global financial system that allowed such a scheme to unfold. It follows the intricate web of connections and the eventual exposure of Low's alleged crimes.

Release date

Audiobook: 22 March 2025