Mariana heads for a lawless region in Southeast Asia to investigate a diabolical scamming operation. Criminal groups are luring workers from across the world with the promise of good jobs, only to hold them prisoner and force them to scam. It's part of a multibillion-dollar industry known as the "pig butchering" scam - and countless Americans have fallen victim. Final Award-winning journalist Mariana van Zeller explores the inner workings of the most dangerous black markets on the planet. In each episode, she investigates a different underworld - from fentanyl and illegal street racing to the smuggling of brides and the rise of militias - to meet the players, learn the business, and better understand the world's multitrillion-dollar shadow economy. Rok: 2024
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