The 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal, also known as the 1MDB scandal, involved the theft of 3.5 billion dollars from a Malaysian government fund. Investigative reporters tracked the stolen money as it was used to finance lavish real estate, extravagant parties, and even a Martin Scorsese film. The documentary, The Kleptocrats, exposes the greed and corruption that enabled this massive financial crime.
The Kleptocrats
Red Granite Pictures, newly successful from The Wolf of Wall Street, faced controversy as their funding source became a major issue.
