14 episodes
Crime Spot - Your Podcast on Organized Crime Crime Spot
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- True Crime
Crime Spot picks up on current events and looks behind the scenes to better understand the role played by organized crime in shaping modern events and crises.
Hosted by Felix and Esther
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Curing the Scourge of Falsified Medical Products with Hugo Bonar
In this episode, we discuss a case of falsified medical products with Hugo Bonar, who worked for the Health Products Regulatory Authority (formerly known as the Irish Medicines Board).
Crime Spot is hosted by Esther and Felix.
Useful links relevant to this episode:
Previous episode on this topic "The Rise of the Parallel Pandemic"
Read the case analysis
Combating Falsified Medical Product-related Crime, UNODC
Medicrime convention, Council of Europe
Substandard and falsified medical products - Key facts, WHO
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Contact us: Crime Spot: understandingoc@gmail.com
Disclaimer
The views expressed in this podcast series are those of the interviewees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations. -
A Tale of Horns and Hides with Dr. Annette Hübschle
In this special episode, Crime Spot and SHERLOC welcome Dr. Annette Hübschle to talk about rhino poaching and the illegal trade in their horn.
Follow us: Twitter: @CrimeSpot1 | @UNODC_SHERLOC | @AHuebschle | Instagram: crime_spot
Contact us: Crime Spot: understandingoc@gmail.com
Learn more about Dr. Hübschle:
Profile
Publications
Check out another podcast episode with Dr. Hübschle and UNODC
Find her publications and other research on SHERLOC’s bibliographic database
Check out our previous episode on green militarization: "Forest Becomes Frontline with Dr. Anwesha Dutta"
Disclaimer
The views expressed in this podcast series are those of the interviewees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations. -
To Catch the Bigger Fish with Marcus Asner
In this episode, Crime Spot talks to Marcus Asner who investigated one of the largest fisheries crime cases in recent years. Marcus shares his investigative insights and explains how to catch a wildlife thief.
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Contact us: Crime Spot: understandingoc@gmail.com
Time stamps for this episode:
02:08 Introduction Marcus Asner & his work on
10:10 The scheme
25:00 The demand side
36:15 The investigation and prosecution
49:34 Charges and sentencing
58:44 Main takeaways
Learn more about the case: US v Bengis and others
Read Marcus’ publication: To catch a wildlife thief: Strategies and suggestions for the fight against illegal wildlife trafficking
Check out our previous episode on fisheries crime: “Organized Crime on Our Oceans with Ian Urbina” and “Fishing for Crime with Lejda Toci from UNODC”
Disclaimer
The views expressed in this podcast series are those of the interviewees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations. -
Crime Spot meets SHERLOC - Teaser
“The game is afoot!” (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) – welcome to Crime Spot season 2, everyone!
Throughout the upcoming episodes, we will cooperate with SHERLOC, the knowledge management portal of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Across five databases, SHERLOC collects resources on transnational organized crime. It is free to use and open access, check it out under https://sherloc.unodc.org.
Crime Spot is hosted by Esther and Felix. You will notice Esther is missing during the first episodes - but no worries she will return :-)
Follow us: Twitter: @CrimeSpot1 | @UNODC_SHERLOC | Instagram: crime_spot
Contact us: Crime Spot: understandingoc@gmail.com
Disclaimer
The views expressed in this podcast series are those of the interviewees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations. -
Sex Trafficking to Europe - The Plight of Nigerian Victims with Ottavia Spaggiari
In today’s episode, investigative journalist Ottavia Spaggiari joins Esther and Felix to talk about sex trafficking from Nigeria to Europe.
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** Follow Ottavia on twitter: @OttaviaS and check out her article at www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/27/nigeria-italy-human-trafficking-sex-workers-exploitation-justice
** UNODC (2020), Global Report on Trafficking in Persons: www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/tip/2021/GLOTiP_2020_15jan_web.pdf
** Deutsche Welle (2020), Documentary - Sex trafficking in Nigeria: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtNixlubgSo
** Another documentary on the topic worth watching: Joy (2018): www.imdb.com/title/tt8917752/ ** -
High Seas Tell No Tales with Dr. Dirk Siebels
In today’s special episodes on crimes on our oceans, Esther and Felix discuss modern-day piracy in Western Africa with Dr. Dirk Siebels, maritime security expert.
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** Follow Dirk on twitter: @DirkSiebels and check out his work at www.dirksiebels.eu
** Read Dirk’s book: “Maritime Security in East and West Africa: A Tale of Two Regions”
** Case mentioned by Dirk: “The Enrica Lexie Incident” https://pca-cpa.org/en/cases/117/
** Music: The Thunder from Dave Mak and Ian Urbina | SSS Pursuit from Doctor Flake and Ian Urbina
** Check out the Outlaw Ocean Music Project at www.theoutlawoceanmusic.com **