mastermind

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Najib's defense lawyers blamed Low and dubbed him the mastermind of the scheme.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Jho Low, the alleged mastermind behind the theft of $4.5 billion from Malaysia’s government investment fund, 1MDB, filed for a pardon, the Journal reported earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Halperin’s accusers were gobsmacked to see Kelly, who’d once given them a sympathetic platform on the Today show, turn around and mastermind his comeback.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

He helped mastermind Sir Keir's rise to the top of the party, and then to Downing Street.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

“Make it about two kids having to stop an evil mastermind this time,” Bryce says, climbing onto the bed.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden