FRAUD Kiram: The Royal Ruse of Professional Conmen, Fuad and Omar Kiram
How Fuad and Omar Kiram Sold a Nation That Wasn’t Theirs…
They say if you send money to a Nigerian prince, you might lose a few thousand. But trusting a self-styled Southeast Asian sultan claiming access to trillions in hidden gold could entangle you in one of the most calculated sovereignty scams of the century.
‘The Social Network:’ How Titles Became Tools of Power
What began as a bid for power became a blueprint for symbolic fraud with real-world consequences.
Fuad Kiram, a self-proclaimed Sultan who emerged as a rival claimant to the throne of Sulu, borrowed centuries of symbolic tradition for his fabricated monarchy: the Royal Hashemite Sultanate of Sulu and Sabah.
Latest Articles
Protests in Kuala Lumpur Proceed Despite Latest Measures Curbing Cost of Living Challenges
This past Saturday approximately 18,000 people gathered at Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square) in Kuala Lumpur in a protest organized by opposition parties, many demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Cohen, Mason, and the quiet arrival of Charles Webb: a power trio lands in Manila
Power couple Paul Cohen and Elisabeth Mason arrive in Manila with elusive strategist Charles Webb, hinting at high-stakes moves beyond the Sulu claim.
Sabah Arbitration and Robinson Treaties: Colonial Treaties and Modern Lawsuits
As a $15 billion claim over the Malaysian state of Sabah approaches its final chapter following a July 7 hearing in Paris, another high-stakes dispute rooted in colonial history is unfolding in Canada, where several First Nations are seeking long-
Trump, Marcos, and the Tariff Deadline: U.S. Pressure Redraws ASEAN Trade Lines Ahead of August Cutoff
President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs have returned to the geopolitical forefront, reshaping how Southeast Asian nations engage with the United States in both trade and diplomacy.
TRADITION AND HERITAGE
The Sulu people are known for their traditional boats called vintas, colorful sailing vessels with iconic vertical stripes on their sails. Vintas are traditionally used by the Tausūg and other indigenous groups in Sulu for fishing and transportation, and they represent their strong maritime heritage.

MOST POPULAR
✉ Get the latest from KnowSulu
Updated headlines for free, straight to your inbox—no noise, just facts.
We collect your email only to send you updates. No third-party access. Ever. Your privacy matters. Read our Privacy Policy for full details.