CORRUPTION IN PLAIN SIGHT

Corruption is usually hidden. But sometimes, it's out in the open - either by design, or by incompetence. In this episode, we explore some unexpected hotspots of corruption and kleptocracy. How does a fugitive Malaysian playboy who allegedly stole billions still legally own a mansion in London?

Corruption is usually hidden. But sometimes, it’s out in the open. In this episode, we explore some unexpected hotspots of corruption and kleptocracy. How does a fugitive Malaysian playboy who allegedly stole billions still legally own a mansion in London? Why did a small town Massachusetts mayor try to accept big wads of dirty cash in a shed behind his house?

This episode features Oliver Bullough, author of Moneyland, Chris Sweeney of Boston Magazine, Miriam Golden of EUI, Ray Fisman of Boston University, and David Ovalle of the Miami Herald.