Billion Dollar Whale: The Man Who Fooled Wall Street, Hollywood, and the World by Tom Wright & Bradley Hope "An epic tale of white-collar crime on a global scale." 💼 TRUE CRIME | WHITE-COLLAR FRAUD | GLOBAL FINANCE A meticulously investigated exposé revealing how a young social climber masterminded a $5 billion heist that shook the global financial system. Extended Synopsis In 2009, Jho Low, a Wharton School graduate, initiated a financial fraud of unprecedented magnitude. Over the span of a decade, Billion Dollar Whale details how Low utilized institutional aid—including connections at Goldman Sachs—to siphon billions of dollars from a Malaysian investment fund. This vast wealth was then used to finance Hollywood blockbusters, influence political elections, and fund an extravagant lifestyle. Tom Wright and Bradley Hope chart Low's transformation from a mild-mannered student to an international fugitive pursued by the U.S. Department of Justice. The book serves as a harrowing parable of greed, regulatory failure, and institutional hubris within modern global finance. About the Authors & Accolades Tom Wright and Bradley Hope are acclaimed investigative journalists whose reporting on the 1MDB scandal exposed systemic vulnerabilities in international banking. This title is a #1 International Bestseller and was named a Best Book of the Year by the Financial Times and Fortune. Reader Targeting Essential reading for students of law and corporate finance, forensic accountants, and true-crime enthusiasts seeking a detailed breakdown of a complex global financial scheme. Technical Specifications ISBN-13 9780316436502 Format Hardcover (Illustrated) Publisher Hachette Books Subjects Finance, Investing, Economics Bust-Down Books: Best in the West Financial Literature Ask Somebody { "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "Book", "name": "Billion Dollar Whale", "author": [ { "@type": "Person", "name": "Tom Wright" }, { "@type": "Person", "name": "Bradley Hope" } ], "isbn": "9780316436502", "bookFormat": "https://schema.org/Hardcover", "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Hachette Books" }, "offers": { "@type": "Offer", "price": "13.99", "priceCurrency": "USD" } }
