Billion Dollar Whale

Billion Dollar Whale, named a Best Book of 2018 by the Financial Times and Fortune, uncovers the astonishing story of Jho Low, a Malaysian social climber who orchestrated a massive financial fraud exceeding $5 billion with the help of Goldman Sachs. Chronicling Low's audacious heist, this gripping narrative reveals how he exploited a global investment fund to finance lavish lifestyles, cinematic endeavors, and political campaigns, all while evading detection from financial watchdogs. As authorities close in and Low becomes an international fugitive, the book stands as a cautionary tale about hubris and greed in the world of finance.