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The Shadow Economy: Inside Cambodia’s Multi-Billion Dollar Financial Scam Industry
Cambodia has become the hub of a multi-billion dollar scam industry, using fintech and forced labor to defraud global investors.
From Caracas to Beirut: Unpacking the Shadow Economy Linking Venezuela and Hezbollah
A deep dive into the illicit financial network connecting Venezuela and Hezbollah, and its stark implications for global finance and investing.
The Billion-Dollar Phantom: How an Alleged Crime Lord’s Arrest Exposes the Dark Side of Global Finance
The arrest of alleged billionaire crime lord Chen Zhi in Cambodia exposes a dark nexus of finance, geopolitics, and sophisticated transnational crime.
Narco-State Economics: Unpacking the Financial Fallout of the Maduro Indictment
The US indictment of Nicolás Maduro reveals more than a crime; it’s a case study in narco-state economics and the ultimate form of sovereign risk.
The Narco-Dollar Economy: Decoding the Fall of a Drug Empire and Its Impact on Global Finance
The fall of a Lebanese TV star turned drug baron reveals the deep ties between failed states, illicit economies, and the global financial system.
The Narco-Economist: Unpacking the Financial Legacy of a Cocaine Kingpin
A look at the Medellín cartel’s business model, revealing lessons in logistics, finance, and the economic impact of a criminal empire.
The $15 Trillion Shadow Economy: Inside the Global Empire of Crime-as-a-Service
A $15 trillion shadow economy is reshaping global finance. Discover how Chinese syndicates and Crime-as-a-Service are impacting investing and banking.
From Fintech Star to Shadow Spymaster: Jan Marsalek and the Multibillion-Dollar Criminal Underworld
Fugitive Wirecard exec Jan Marsalek is linked to a vast, multibillion-dollar money laundering network used by criminals and Russian intelligence.
The Lion City’s Billion-Dollar Problem: Unpacking Singapore’s War on Global Scam Networks
Singapore’s reputation as a pristine financial hub faces a critical test against a rising tide of dirty money from sophisticated global scam farms.
The £5 Billion Bitcoin Deception: Anatomy of a Global Crypto-Laundering Ring
A deep dive into the £5bn Bitcoin fraud by Qian Zhimin, detailing the crime, the 61,000 BTC seizure, and its impact on fintech and global finance.
The £5 Billion Bitcoin Heist: How a “Cryptoqueen” Exposed the Dark Side of Digital Innovation and Why AI Is Our Best Defense
A “Cryptoqueen’s” £5bn Bitcoin heist exposes the dark side of digital innovation and highlights the urgent need for AI-powered cybersecurity solutions.
The £5 Billion Bitcoin Heist: How AI and Cybersecurity Are Battling a New Era of Digital Crime
A “Cryptoqueen” is sentenced for a £5bn Bitcoin heist, revealing the high-stakes battle between AI-powered criminals and advanced cybersecurity.