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Dirty Money is an investigative documentary series which explores scandal, financial malfeasance and corruption in politics and business. In its first season, which featured six different stories, Dirty Money investigated scandals that involved the president of United States Donald Trump, as well as brands such as automobile manufacturer Volkswagen and banking company HSBC. The second season is available from 11 March onwards.
- E1. The Wagon Wheel: Wells Fargo was long seen as the “golden child” of banking. But former employees detail the ruthless and fraudulent practices that fueled its growth.
- E2. The Man at the Top: Lavish parties, luxury goods, dubious loans: Scandals surrounding Prime Minister Najib Razak rocked Malaysia–and left the nation drowning in debt.
- E3. Slumlord Millionaire: As Jared Kushner rose from real estate heir to White House adviser, reporters and housing advocates uncovered disturbing patterns at his properties.
- E4. Dirty Gold: Behind the huge quantities of gold flowing into the U.S. each year lies a tangled web of money laundering illegal mining and environmental destruction.
- E5. Guardian, Inc.: The rampant abuse of laws meant to protect the elderly has left many seniors penniless, powerless and isolated from their families.
- E6. Point Comfort: Residents of a small Texas town were eager to welcome a massive plastics plant–until toxic chemicals began to take a toll on their community.