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Ep. 273 - The Mastermind Behind the World’s Largest Online Drug Cartel
Ep. 273 - The Mastermind Behind the World’s Largest Online Drug Cartel
Ep. 273 - The Mastermind Behind the World’s Largest Online Drug Cartel
Friday 14th February 2020
Dive into Paul Le Roux's story, from software genius to the mastermind behind the largest online drug cartel, in this riveting podcast episode.
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Get the buttons here!Paul Le Roux: The Man Behind the Largest Online Drug Empire
He sort of built what you might call a front-end architecture in technical terms, which is he created a bunch of websites that sold prescription drugs over the internet.
Imagine a world where a single individual can create an empire supplying millions with painkillers, all from behind a computer screen. That's the chilling reality of Paul Le Roux's story, brought to life in this episode of Cover2 Resources. Born in Zimbabwe and a self-taught software genius, Le Roux transformed his tech skills into a criminal enterprise that became the world's largest network of online pharmacies.
At its peak, his operation was responsible for distributing up to 100 million doses of painkillers annually, rivaling national drugstore chains like Rite Aid. Award-winning investigative journalist Evan Ratliff joins the podcast to unravel the complex web of Le Roux's operations. Ratliff spent four years delving into Le Roux's underworld, culminating in his book, 'The Mastermind: Drugs. Empire. Murder.
Betrayal.' He shares gripping details about how Le Roux managed to stay under the radar for so long and the intricate front-end architecture he created to facilitate his illegal activities. The episode also explores the dramatic investigation that led to Le Roux's arrest and his subsequent cooperation with authorities, which revealed even more about his vast criminal network.
Adding another layer of intrigue, there's a discussion on the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto and speculation about Le Roux's possible involvement with the creation of Bitcoin. This episode isn't just about one man's descent into crime; it's a deep dive into the dark side of the opioid crisis and the technological prowess that fuels it. Whether you're interested in true crime, technology, or the opioid epidemic, this episode offers a compelling and eye-opening listen.