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Billion Dollar Whale by Tom Wright and Bradley Hope — WisdomDeck honest review
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Billion Dollar Whale

by Tom Wright and Bradley Hope

Jho Low and the 1MDB theft: billions siphoned through banks, Hollywood and art. A case study in how charm and complexity beat due diligence.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Charm is not credibility.
  2. Follow the money.
  3. Institutions enable.

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The 1MDB heist.

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