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May 2021
38m 55s

S1.7 Korean roulette

Bbc World Service
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<p>A car loaded with cash, fake millionaires and death threats – we’re following the money. After they hacked into the billion dollar account, it was time to gamble. The story moves to the Philippines. #LazarusHeist Please help us spread the word and leave ratings and reviews.</p> 
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Jun 2021
S1.9 The Macau connection
“Dark arts”, murders and a place with a murky past. Breaking news: an unexpected interview with one of the middlemen. Please help us spread the word about #LazarusHeist on social media and leave ratings and reviews.Correction: This episode says that Kim Jong-nam was killed in 201 ... Show More
40m 52s
Jun 2021
S1.8 The multimillion mistake
A costly spelling error and “a fight in the bank” over $20 million. The hunt for a mysterious middleman takes us to Japan. #LazarusHeist 
36m 7s
May 2021
S1.6 Cyber slaves
A double life overseas and welcome to hacker hotel. There’s an ominous message from a friend - “I don’t think I’ll be coming back”. #LazarusHeist 
40m 3s
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