American Scandal Abscam | Money Talks | 1
Aug 22, 2023
The podcast delves into the Abscam operation, a political corruption investigation. It explores the recruitment of master con artist Mel Weinberg as an informant by the FBI, and the proposal of using a front-end loan scheme to lure in white-collar criminals. The operation gains momentum as Weinberg records calls and investigates corrupt politicians, discussing the Arab Sheik's plan to invest in casinos and a corrupt deal involving casino licenses.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Unlock Your Potential with a Smart Bed and Nourish Your Skin with Keys Soul Care
04:30 • 1min
The Unusual Scheme: Abscam
05:42 • 16min
A Mother's Suspicions and a Shocking Discovery
22:03 • 5min
Continuing the Operation
27:16 • 5min
Uncovering Corruption and a Lucrative Business Opportunity
31:54 • 5min
The Abscam Operation Unveiled
37:23 • 8min
A Corrupt Deal and the Promise of More Corrupt Officials
45:47 • 4min