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Jho Low, the alleged mastermind of one of the greatest financial frauds in history, is asking President Trump for a pardon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

I need to pause here to point out that hype and urgency are key ingredients in frauds.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

"These scams were the dominant variety three or four years ago, but frauds have now moved to another level, and are far more sophisticated."

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

In the following months, Webb argued in incisive reports that both firms were likely frauds.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Harsnett had been much influenced by Reginald Scot, and had set out to prove that cases of supposed demonic possession were in fact deliberate frauds.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton