A Nation for Thieves
“Kleptocracy” (noun): “rule by thieves” — a form of corruption that allows the ruling class to accumulate great wealth and power while neglecting the mass of citizens.FBI special agent and all round badass Debra LaPrevotte singlehandedly created the FBI’s first kleptocracy department, exposing leaders whose corruption has fueled war crimes and other atrocities, including the current war in Ukraine. Hosted by actor Justin Shenkarow, “A Nation for Thieves” delves into how Debra recovered over $1 billion dollars of dirty money from the world’s most corrupt leaders. She takes us on her international treasure hunt, retrieving priceless items of art, cars, yachts, and suitcases full of cash.New episodes come out every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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. Debra has spent over 25 years on an international treasure hunt, trying to bring justice to the world’s worst Kleptocrats.
A Nation for Thieves premieres on November 15, 2022.
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 world. Debra single-handedly built the FBI’s Kleptocracy division from the ground up - tracking, tracing and seizing over one billion dollars worth of assets. She is one of the world’s leadi...
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 Prime Minister for around a year. He used threats and extortion to illegally build his fortune. And he’s now living somewhere very close to home.
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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 Suraju, chairman of the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) Resource Center.
A Nation for Thieves is a Lionsgate Sound podcast, engineered by Pilgrim Media. New episodes come out...
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 (sometimes referred to as the real-life James Bond).
A Nation for Thieves is a Lionsgate Sound podcast, engineered by Pilgrim Media. New episodes come out every Tuesday.
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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 investigating. She meets foreign correspondent and Emmy-award nominee, David Montero.
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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 Bangladesh courthouse and her ‘15 minutes of Lindsay Lohan’ at http://lionsgatesound.com
A Nation for Thieves is a Lionsgate Sound podcast, engineered by Pilgrim Media. New episodes come ou...
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 what we all can do to help.
A Nation for Thieves is a Lionsgate Sound podcast, engineered by Pilgrim Media. New episodes come out every Tuesday.
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