Death of al Braikan reveals cost of investing

The arc of Hazem Khalid al Braikan’s short life story has yet to fully unfurl, but the end of it, at least, is starting to take shape.

On Sunday, the 37-year-old was found dead at his home just south of Kuwait City, a three-storey, tan-coloured villa surrounded by hedges and a few palm trees. A single bullet, apparently fired by Mr al Braikan, was found lodged in his head.

It was a sad end to his life. After all, the businessman turned accused con man appeared to have a passion for investing.