EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 5 MIN
Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room Were Lying - Part 4: The House Starts to Burn
from The Fraud Archive – Iconic Cons, Scams and Financial Crimes explained in minutes
The unraveling did not begin with a confession. It began with pressure. And when Enron finally admitted a huge loss, the market realized the story itself may have been hiding the truth.By October two thousand one, Enron disclosed a large third-quarter loss and a reduction in shareholder equity tied to related-party transactions. That announcement hit the market like a warning siren.Learn more at: https://thefraudarchive.com/fraud/enronThe Fraud Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring history's greatest cons, scams, and financial crimes.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://thefraudarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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