This news podcast investigates a massive global financial scam. The episode begins with the collapse of a small-town Kansas bank due to its CEO's ill-fated cryptocurrency investment, which lost $47 million. The investigation then expands globally, revealing a sophisticated, multi-billion dollar criminal network involving forced labor, corruption, and systematic fraud, potentially exceeding the illegal drug trade in size. The podcast highlights the scale and reach of this criminal enterprise, warning that its impact extends far beyond its immediate victims. The investigation reveals the scam's global reach, spanning from the Philippines to Singapore and London, emphasizing the systemic nature of the problem and its potential to affect listeners directly.
