How One Man Rules in Asia’s Golden Triangle

Published: 20 August 2024
on channel: Bloomberg Originals
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Law enforcement says illegal activity is thriving in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (GTSEZ) inside Laos, where scammers, drugrunners and human traffickers allegedly operate with impunity. Bloomberg Originals investigates how a Chinese businessman became the de-facto ruler of this remote area in Southeast Asia.

00:00 - 01:32: Introduction
01:32 - 03:55: Porous Borders
03:55 - 05:19: What Happens in the GTSEZ?
05:19 - 06:15: What is the Kings Romans Casino?
06:15 - 08:00: Who is Zhao Wei?
08:00 - 09:40: Mekong Murders
09:41 -12:18: “Siti’s” Story
12:18 - 15:00: China’s Role

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