Bonus Ep 1: The Umbrella of Protection
Summary
This bonus episode of Kingdom of Fraud explores the "umbrella of protection" surrounding Jacob and Levon's fraud, focusing on the corruption of law enforcement officials known as "the boys." Host Michelle McPhee and producer Jake Otayevich detail how FBI agent Babak Bromand, Homeland Security agent Felix Cisneros, and Glendale detective John Balian were bribed by Edgar Sargisian to leak classified intelligence. The discussion covers their brazen lifestyle, Balian's alleged involvement in a drive-by shooting, and the role of Turkish businessman Baran Korkmaz in laundering funds. The episode …
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Introduction to the 'Umbrella of Protection' network
Edgar Sargisian's fake law firm and political connections
The recruitment of FBI agent Babak Broman
Broman's FBI role and the Montage hotel meeting
Open displays of corruption and agency conflicts
Bribery details: cash, Ducati, and guilty plea
The failed Gaddafi money heist plan
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Listener stories: DJ debut and food allergy emergency
Edgar's arrest via fake FBI parking placard
Insider protection and the fragility of alliances
IRS Agent Tyler Hatcher's investigation of Edgar
Glendale Detective John Ballian's corruption
The drive-by shooting targeting LeVon's son
Sponsors and listener story on chronic pain
International money laundering and Buran Korkmaz
CIA connections and the Kurdish ally funding
Korkmaz's arrest in Austria and mysterious release
Conclusion: Why the protection failed and sentencing
Credits and final sponsor reads
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