Pirates in the Caribbean | Episode 2

Listen to this episode from Heists, Scams & Lies on Spotify. It’s 2008 and business is booming at Harlequin. But Ames is spending investor money at an alarming rate – on pirate ships, imported sand, even plans for a private airline. Meanwhile, construction at Buccament Bay is spiralling into chaos. Builders vanish with millions. Accountants and contractors become suspiciously close friends. When Ames finally visits the site, he's shocked by what he finds. Back in Britain, investors discover their promised properties are still empty plots of land, years past their completion dates. Then expert advisors arrive to examine Harlequin's finances… If you have any information you’d like to share with us about Harlequin, please drop us a line at [email protected] Hosts: George Odling and Andy JehringSeries Producer: Ósk PétursdóttirSound Design: John ScottExecutive Producer: Bella SoamesAdditional Production: Julia WebsterJoin The Crime Desk now get early access to new seasons of Heists, Scams & Lies before anyone else. Plus, you'll get exclusive weekly bonus episodes of our award-winning podcast The Trial, ad-free listening across all of our shows, and early access to brand-new true crime shows. Become a member today at thecrimedesk.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.