Slate Technology Slate Money | Criminals Series: The $5 Billion Fraud
Sep 4, 2023
Tom Wright, author of Billion Dollar Whale, discusses the $5 billion fraud committed by Malaysian fraudster Jho Low. Topics include Low's use of political connections, extravagant lifestyle, buying an Oscar for Leonardo DiCaprio, involvement of Goldman Sachs and private banks, recovery of stolen money, and corrupt connections with Swissbeats and Pras Michel.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Joe Lowe Scam and Its Impact on Malaysia
02:33 • 2min
Recovery of Stolen Money and Whereabouts of Jolo
04:45 • 11min
The Life of a Billionaire: Glamour, Fraud, and Corruption
16:12 • 13min
Jolo's Fraud and the Corrupt Connections
29:22 • 6min
The Influence of Important People: A Tale of Corruption and Deals
35:14 • 3min