28. The Sting (Abscam)
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Unmasking Corruption: The Abscam Operation
This chapter explores the Abscam operation, a covert FBI sting aimed at uncovering white-collar crime during a tumultuous economic period. It details the collaboration between seasoned con artist Mel Weinberg and undercover agents to expose political corruption through elaborate ploys, ultimately unveiling a significant scandal that compromised several influential figures.
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