How oligarchs took on the UK fraud squad – and won

Tom Burgis, an investigative journalist, discusses his deep dive into the ENRC case, a convoluted tale of oligarchs battling the UK’s fraud squad. He reveals how a routine investigation spiraled into a decade-long saga of legal battles. The discussion unveils the challenges faced by law enforcement when confronting corporate crime, as well as the heavy toll it takes on public resources. Burgis sheds light on the implications of wealth and power in the pursuit of justice, reshaping perceptions of accountability in the UK.