The Intelligence from The Economist Trailer: Scam Inc
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Jan 27, 2025 Dive into the twists and turns of a financial scandal sparked by a disastrous cryptocurrency investment at a small-town bank. Discover the dark underbelly of a booming global scam industry, intertwined with human trafficking and corruption. Experts reveal how this predatory economy is on the verge of eclipsing the drug trade, posing a significant threat to society. Can we find a way to combat this growing menace? Tune in to explore the chilling realities of modern scams.
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Kansas Bank Collapse
- $47 million went missing from a small-town Kansas bank after the CEO made a cryptocurrency investment.
- The CEO, Shane Haynes, had been told he needed more money to recover the initial investment, but the board refused.
Sophisticated Scam
- The scam was not a typical Nigerian Prince con, but something more sophisticated and ruthless.
- It was part of a larger global industry, more powerful and darker than imagined.
Global Scam Industry
- This global scam industry involves human trafficking and forced labor.
- The industry is systematic and brutal, resembling a dystopian criminal underworld.