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Global Scam Economy Exposed: From Kansas Bank Collapse

2/7/2025

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Sue-Lin Wong from The Economist explores a global scam economy tied to human trafficking and corruption, originating from a Kansas bank collapse.
A new podcast series uncovers the extensive and sophisticated nature of transnational organized crime, comparable to the illegal drug trade.
The former CEO of Heartland Tri-state Bank has been sentenced, sparking conversations about scam prevention.
The podcast series can be accessed on Apple and Spotify for subscribers.

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Story summary

Sue-Lin Wong from The Economist explores a global scam economy tied to human trafficking and corruption, originating from a Kansas bank collapse.
A new podcast series uncovers the extensive and sophisticated nature of transnational organized crime, comparable to the illegal drug trade.
The former CEO of Heartland Tri-state Bank has been sentenced, sparking conversations about scam prevention.
The podcast series can be accessed on Apple and Spotify for subscribers.