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Orgies, US Navy Corruption and The Fall of Fat Leonard

Mar 22, 2022

Tom Wright, an award-winning journalist and host of the FAT LEONARD podcast, dives into a jaw-dropping tale of corruption involving U.S. Navy officers and Malaysian defense contractor Fat Leonard. He reveals how Leonard lured military personnel with cash and scandalous perks, including secret orgy recordings. The discussion parallels the infamous Jho Low scandal, showcasing the moral decay within military ranks. Wright also touches on the contrast between accountability in American and Chinese corruption, offering a compelling exploration of ethics in high-stakes environments.

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Intro

2min

The Rise of Fat Leonard

6min

Wealth Disparity and Community Dynamics in Singapore's Exclusive Neighborhoods

3min

Corruption in the U.S. Navy: The Fat Leonard Scandal

14min

Corruption Unveiled: Contrasting Narratives of Fat Leonard and Red Roulette

3min

Corruption Unveiled: Contrasts in Accountability

14min

Navigating New Media: Stories of Transition

16min

In the 2010s, US Navy officers took cash, prostitutes and more from a Malaysian defense contractor known as Fat Leonard. To tell a story that bears more than a hint of resemblance to the Jho Low 1MDB scandal, award-winning journalist Tom Wright (@tomwrightasia) joins me to discuss Fat Leonard’s relationship with the military and how it all came crashing down.

Tom is the host of the podcast series FAT LEONARD, and previously wrote a New York Times bestseller on Jho Low titled Billion Dollar Whale.

We discuss

How Fat Leonard managed to earn millions through US Navy contracts
The fate of the Navy officers who got mixed up with him
The secret orgy recordings now in China’s possession
Which Chinese historical events deserve the Death of Stalin treatment

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Outtro music: V - Swizz Beats by Lil Jon feat. Jho Low (unreleased)

Bonus: The song Tom mentions about Jho Low and Leonardo DiCaprio is Check My Steezo by Blind Scuba Divers, from the 22 Jump Street official soundtrack

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcnMvZC6pb0

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