So, picture this: I'm your average bookworm, trying to get some exercise in by dragging myself out for evening jogs 🏃. But let's be real, jogging is about as thrilling as watching your indoor plants grow! 🌱😩 I needed something to slap me out of my laptop's seductive embrace and give me the motivation to hit the backroad!
Enters 'The Key Man', an audible book that I discovered while casual browsing - a true-crime delight that got me pumped from the first minute! 🎉 Thanks to Peter Noble's voice, which by the way, reminded me of a seasoned colleague whispering corporate secrets into my ear! 🤫👔
The book tells a story of how a charismatic CEO, Arif Naqvi, of Abraj Group manages to convince global elites like Bill Gates, western governments, public institutions, and many of the world’s richest men to invest billions of dollars into his impact investing scheme, aimed at uplifting the lives of people in developing countries across Africa and parts of Asia. Except that the money does not reach where it supposed to be. Millions of dollars invested in healthcare fund for poor are stolen, used for personal utility and goes unnoticed for a long period of time.
Simon Clarke and Will Louch, the Wall Street journalists behind this jaw-dropping exposé, crafted a story that'll leave you gasping and scratching your head at the audacity of it all! 😲🤔 But here's the kicker - Arif Naqvi, the mastermind, came from an ordinary Pakistani background! His attitude, work style, and behaviors remind me of many typical Indian corporate bosses.
Now, how on earth did he manage to dupe the world's most powerful people, you ask? 😱💭 Trust me, that's the million-dollar question! And as you dive into 'The Key Man,' prepare to be entertained, shocked, and left wondering how such madness was even possible! 🕵️♂️🌐
(Note: Remember, jogging is still boring, but with this book in your ears, it's a whole new thrilling experience! 😂📚)
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