Unveiling the World of Financial Scams
Welcome to Stolen, a weekly podcast that uncovers the hidden world of transnational digital crime.
Episode 1: In our inaugural episode, host Erin West shares her journey from local prosecutor to crusader against transnational organized crime.
She outlines the compelling reasons behind starting this podcast and the staggering scale of financial scams orchestrated by organized criminals. She reveals her motivation rooted in witnessing countless victims lose their life savings and the little-known aspect of human traffickers driving these scams from compounds in Southeast Asia.
The episode sheds light on the intersection of financial crime, technology, and human trafficking. Erin also introduces Operation Shamrock, her initiative to combat these crimes through education, seizure, and disruption. The conversation aims to raise awareness and educate listeners about the pervasive and sophisticated nature of these scams, emphasizing the need for a collective fight against them.
Thank you to our episode sponsor, TRM Labs. TRM Labs blends blockchain data with advanced analytics to help financial institutions and governments fight fraud, money laundering, and financial crime.
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Episode Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Stolen
01:34 The Spark Behind the Podcast
02:04 Unveiling the Financial Crime Crisis
03:24 From Prosecutor to Advocate
16:59 The Birth of Operation Shamrock
25:59 Understanding Pig Butchering
37:24 The Human Trafficking Connection
41:06 Conclusion and What’s Next
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