Tracing the Grey Economy's Hidden Pipes

What do binary options scams and human trafficking have in common? More than you'd think — including the same shell companies, call center infrastructure, and money laundering channels. In this episode, we explore how investigative journalists like Simona Weinglass trace these connections without subpoena power or police authority. From corporate registries in Cyprus to leaked Panama Papers data, the toolkit is surprisingly public — and surprisingly effective. We also dig into the legal threats that keep many of these stories from ever seeing publication, and how journalists structure their reporting to survive SLAPP suits in plaintiff-friendly jurisdictions.