The Mystery of a Dictator's Missing $10 Billion Fortune

Almost 30 years ago, a U.S. court ruled that victims of human rights violations by the Ferdinand Marcos regime in the Philippines should be compensated. The former president's alleged graft, estimated to be as much as $10 billion by the Philippine government, set off what was arguably the most ambitious global treasure hunt of all time, as investigators and lawyers scrambled to track down the fortune. Read more about the missing Marcos fortune on Bloomberg Businessweek: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/featur... #Asia #Storylines #BloombergQuicktake -------- Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_... Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive perks: http://www.youtube.com/bloomberg/join Subscribe to Quicktake Explained: https://bit.ly/3iERrup QuickTake Originals is Bloomberg's official premium video channel. We bring you insights and analysis from business, science, and technology experts who are shaping our future. We’re home to Hello World, Giant Leap, Storylines, and the series powering CityLab, Bloomberg Businessweek, Bloomberg Green, and much more. Subscribe for business news, but not as you've known it: exclusive interviews, fascinating profiles, data-driven analysis, and the latest in tech innovation from around the world. Visit our partner channel QuickTake News for breaking global news and insight in an instant.