Storyville S23E13 - The PM, the Playboy and the Wolf of Wall Street

Episode Overview

A staggering US$3.5 billion is stolen from a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund, marking it as the largest white-collar crime tied to high-level government corruption. Investigative journalists from The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Hollywood Reporter embark on a relentless pursuit to track the laundered funds. Their investigation reveals a trail of illicit money linked to real estate transactions and film financing, including the production of 'The Wolf of Wall Street,' leading back to Malaysia's political elite. With the prime minister and his close associates facing allegations, assets are frozen, funds are seized, and the Malaysian populace rallies against the corruption.