The Albanian Ponzi Scheme

Luke tells the story of Albania’s Ponzi scheme crisis of the 1990s, when two thirds of the population invested in schemes that promised eye-watering returns, eventually triggering nationwide chaos.

Plus Poppy shares the story of a New York Times executive allegedly murdered by his in-laws.

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