New CNBC Investigative Documentary on Corruption, Money Laundering, and Tax Havens
February 14th, 2012
Yesterday, CNBC announced it’s new documentary,”Filthy Rich.” From their press release:
CNBC INVESTIGATIONS INC. FOLLOWS THE TRAIL OF INTERNATIONAL CORRUPTION AND MONEY LAUNDERING TO A SHOCKING TAX HAVEN…THE UNITED STATES
A CNBC Investigations Inc. One-Hour Documentary Reported By CNBC Senior Correspondent Scott Cohn
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., February 13, 2012— White tigers, private jets, multi-million dollar mansions in the most luxurious spots on earth – all paid for with money that critics say was stolen by the ruling families of oil-rich nations. There are estimates that corruption worldwide costs as much as $1.5 trillion a year. In many countries, the ruling families simply take what they want, living lives of luxury while their people face poverty and oppression.
The documentary will air on Thursday, February 23rd, at 9pm, and re-air immediately afterwards at 10 pm. Global Witness’s Robert Palmer was interviewed for the documentary.