Billion dollar whale: the bestselling investigation into the financial fraud of the century is a gripping paperback for readers who crave investigative non-fiction, true-crime finance, and bestselling author storytelling. Perfect for parents, teachers, gift buyers, and book lovers alike, this brand new paperback edition isbn: 9781912854547 tells the extraordinary true story of global corruption, celebrity excess, and the mechanics of an unprecedented financial heist. Celebrated as a book of the year by the financial times and fortune magazine, billion dollar whale follows jho low a young social climber from malaysia as he engineers one of the largest financial frauds of the century. Combining meticulous reporting with cinematic narrative, this bestselling investigation reads like a thriller while explaining the real-world mechanisms behind money laundering, banking failures, and political influence. About the story in 2015, rumours began circulating that billions of dollars were missing from a malaysian investment fund. The book traces how jho low, a twenty-seven-year-old with a talent for self-fashioning, leveraged lavish parties, celebrity connections, and sophisticated financial instruments to divert funds through major global institutions. With surprising access and detailed sourcing, the authors reveal how billions flowed into luxury real estate, political campaigns, champagne-drenched events, and even hollywood productions such as the wolf of wall street. Why reader...