The Kleptocrats

In a determined quest for the truth, journalists from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Hollywood Reporter delve into the mystery of a missing $3.5 billion from a Malaysian investment fund. Their investigation uncovers a trail of illicit funds funneled through real estate transactions and film production, leading straight to the highest levels of the Malaysian government. In a twist that seems almost too perfect, the bold fraudsters decided to finance the 2014 hit movie The Wolf of Wall Street. Hollywood stars, including Leonardo DiCaprio, attended extravagant events celebrating the film’s release. The scheme was masterminded by the flamboyant Jho Low and Riza Aziz, the stepson of Malaysia’s Prime Minister at the time. As the scandal unravels, assets are seized, and the repercussions begin to unfold.