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Re-Spin: What the 1MDB scandal tells us about how the world really works
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- The Laundry
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- May 21, 2026
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- 1724
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Summary
The 1MDB scandal may be the AML industry’s ultimate whack-a-mole – popping back up again and again. A Malaysian government fund set up to boost the country’s economy became one of the biggest frauds in history. Now, the alleged mastermind and current fugitive from the law, Jho Low, has reportedly put in a request for a US presidential pardon from Trump. In this episode, originally published n 2024, we are joined by Bradley Hope , investigative journalist and co-author of Billion Dollar Whale , to explore: What does the 1MDB scandal tell us about how the world really works? Bradley was the keynote speaker at our live event at the Ministry of Sound in London. In light of the recent news, we're bringing that conversation to you! Producer: Matthew Dunne-Miles Editor: Dominic Delargy Engineer: Nicholas Thon, Robin Day ____________________________________ The Laundry explores the complex world of financial crime, anti-money laundering (AML), compliance, sanctions, and global financial regulation. Hosted by Marit Rødevand , Fredrik Riiser , and Robin Lycka , each episode features in-depth conversations with leading experts from banking, fintech, regulatory bodies, and investigative journalism — dissecting headline news, unpacking regulatory trends, and examining the real-world consequences of non-compliance. The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise . Get in touch: [email protected] Subscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.