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Jun 2024
50m 15s

Episode 588: To Catch a Scorpion - A hun...

Sunday World
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A hunt to track down a people smuggler convicted in Belgium and believed to be responsible for making millions on the backs of the misery of many.


A trail that leads two investigators right into the heart of Iraq and the compound which is home to some of the countries wealthiest officials.


Nicola speaks to the BBC’s Sue Mitchell and Rob Lawrie about efforts To Catch a Scorpion and their incredible new podcast which has done what law enforcement failed to do.


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