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Ep 7: The War in Ukraine

Dec 13th, 2022 1h 1m

Through her work investigating corruption in Ukraine, Debra meets anti-corruption activist Daria Kaleniuk. In the season finale, Daria and Debra detail the corruption fuelling the ongoing war in Ukraine. Debra discusses her advisory role and wh

Ep 6: Testifying in Bangladesh

Dec 6th, 2022 37m 52s

Debra details how corrupt money from overseas ends up funding lavish parties, and even Hollywood movies. She is called to testify in Bangladesh about her investigation into corruption in the country. You can find pictures of Debra at the Bangla

Ep 5: We Are Going After Everybody

Nov 29th, 2022 39m 30s

Debra recalls the stress of the September 11 terror attacks and the FBI’s monumental investigative role. She gets a phone call from the government of Bangladesh asking for assistance in tackling corruption in the country and heads out to begin

Ep 4: The Real Life James Bond

Nov 22nd, 2022 54m 41s

Lanre Suraju tells of the immense danger anti-corruption activists face, recalling how armed men invaded his home and threatened his family. Investigations in Nigeria introduce Debra to her counterpart at Scotland Yard, Jonathan Benton (sometim

Ep 3: The Most Corrupt Country In The World

Nov 15th, 2022 42m 43s

Debra’s next case takes her to Nigeria, once considered the most corrupt country in the world. While we all know of the ‘Nigerian Prince’ scam, Debra focuses on the former President, General Sani Abacha. Through her work, Debra meets Lanre Sura

Ep 2: Harboring a Kleptocrat

Nov 15th, 2022 39m 10s

Debra makes the jump from FBI field work to the investigation of corrupt foreign officials with the indictment of ex-Ukrainian Prime Minister Pavlo Lazarenko. Lazarenko amassed hundreds of millions of dollars despite only being in the office of

Ep 1: Meet Debra LaPrevotte

Nov 15th, 2022 46m 58s

Trillions of dollars derived from corruption are moved around the world every year. Justin Shenkarow sits down with FBI veteran Debra LaPrevotte, who has spent the last 25 years chasing down kleptocrats and corrupt officials all around the worl

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Welcome to A Nation for Thieves

Oct 14th, 2022 2m 13s

There are 183 countries in the world. 123 of them are considered corrupt. Each is "A Nation for Thieves."Join Justin Shenkarow and former FBI Special Agent Debra LaPrevotte on a journey into the impact international corruption has on the world

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