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Season 7: World of Secrets presents: The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam. Also: Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods. Women accuse Mohamed Al Fayed of rape. And: The Abercrombie Guys. Investigating sexual exploitation claims against the former CEO of fashion giant Abercrombie & Fitch. Delve into a World of Secrets: the global investigations podcast from the BBC. Uncovering stories around the world and telling them, episode by episode, with gripping storytelling. Latest season: World of Secrets presents, The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam. It was the biggest gold discovery in history…until it wasn’t. In 1995, Canadian mining company Bre-X announced to the world it had found a significant amount of gold deep in the jungles of Indonesia. Stock prices soared as investors worldwide fought to stake their claim. But when Bre-X’s chief geologist mysteriously fell from a helicopter over the jungle, the story of the billion dollar discovery began to unravel. Nearly three decades later, no one has ever been held accountable. Now, host Suzanne Wilton takes listeners from the jungles of Indonesia to small town Alberta, Canada, to investigate what really happened and find out more about the man behind the biggest goldmine fraud of all time. Produced for the BBC World Service and CBC by BBC Scotland Productions. The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam was first published in May 2024. Previous seasons of World of Secrets: Season 6: The Bad Guru. A yoga school in London. A guru running from the police. How did Miranda get sucked in? Journalist Cat McShane investigates the international yoga movement headed by Gregorian Bivolaru, the spiritual guide arrested by French police in November 2023 and charged with human trafficking, organised kidnapping, rape and organised abuse of weakness by members of a sect. Season 5: Finding Mr Fox. Investigating a plot to smuggle around a hundred millions of dollars’ worth of drugs from Brazil to Europe and the miscarriage of justice that followed. But where is the man Brazilian police believe to be at the centre of it all? Season 4: Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods. Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed – then owner of Harrods, one of the most famous shops in the world – is accused of rape and attempted rape by women who worked for him. Now they refuse to be silenced any longer. Season 3: The Apartheid Killer. All the victims were black and the youngest was just 12 years old. Some relatives are still searching for the graves. They were killed during a three-year bloodbath in the 1980s, in the South African city of East London – by one person. He killed so many, he lost count. In piecing together this story, we expose the disturbed past and racial injustices of South Africa itself. Season 2: The Disciples. The cult of Nigerian prophet TB Joshua. A story of miracles, faith and manipulation, told by people from around the world, who gave up everything for one of the most powerful religious figures of the century. Lured by TB Joshua’s claimed healing powers, they live as disciples in a guarded Lagos compound, cut off from family and friends. Season 1: The Abercrombie Guys. An investigation into claims of sexual exploitation made against the former CEO of fashion giant Abercrombie & Fitch. He and his British partner were accused by several men, recruited for sex events they hosted around the world.

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John McBeth
John McBeth was a journalist and author known for his investigative work in the field of mining and resource extraction. He contributed significantly to the understanding of the Bre-X gold scandal, providing insights into the events surrounding the company's collapse and the mysterious circumstances of its key figures. His expertise and analysis were pivotal in uncovering the complexities of the case.

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Bre-X gold discovery Michael de Guzman investigation suicide murder escape helicopter autopsy cover up John McBeth death serious injury gold scam Indonesia accountability financial markets investors pension funds graphic content tragedy geologist

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0:00 36:21

The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam: 9. The exit strategy

Guests
John McBeth
Keywords
Bre-X gold discovery Michael de Guzman investigation suicide murder escape

A new witness comes forward with important new evidence over the fate of Bre-X geologist Michael de Guzman. The investigation takes a dramatic turn. Could Suzanne finally be close to finding out what really happened? Did de Guzman take his own life to free himself of the scam, was he murdered or did he hatch an elaborate escape?

Since this episode was recorded, John McBeth has sadly passed away. We are very grateful for his contribution to this story.

Please note, this episode contains difficult subject matter, including references to suicide and death. It includes some graphic content.

The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam was first published in May 2024.

0:00 40:28

The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam: 8. The fall guy

Hosts
Suzanne
Guests
John McBeth
Keywords
Michael de Guzman helicopter autopsy cover up John McBeth death suicide serious injury

Did geologist Michael de Guzman really jump to his death from a helicopter? New information on his last day alive comes to light. And Suzanne tracks down details of his autopsy. Were there other forces at work? Was de Guzman’s death collateral in a larger cover up?

Since this episode was recorded, John McBeth has sadly passed away. We are very grateful for his contribution to this story.

Please note, this episode contains difficult subject matter, including references to suicide, death and descriptions of serious injury, including some graphic content.

The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam was first published in May 2024.

0:00 32:47

The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam: 7. Blame

Hosts
Suzanne
Keywords
gold scam Bre-X Indonesia investigation accountability suicide death

The hunt to discover who was behind the six billion dollar gold scam begins, and Suzanne brings new information to light on how it was perpetrated. But who was to blame and will anyone be held to account?

Please note, this episode contains difficult subject matter, including references to suicide and death.

The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam was first published in May 2024.

0:00 37:32

The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam: 6. The end of the bonanza

Keywords
Bre-X gold scam financial markets investors pension funds suicide graphic content

With Bre-X stock halted on the financial markets, the company goes into meltdown. A terrible truth emerges and a scam on an epic scale is revealed. Investors are set to lose millions and entire pension funds will be wiped out. A golden dream turns into a waking nightmare.

Please note, this episode contains difficult subject matter, including references to suicide, and contains some graphic content.

The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam was first published in May 2024.

0:00 24:42

The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam: 5. Waiting for Michael

Keywords
Bre-X gold discovery Michael de Guzman Indonesia John McBeth tragedy geologist

On the ground at the Busang exploration site, the dream is collapsing and Bre-X geologist Michael de Guzman is needed for some major questioning. But where is he? As the hours tick by and he fails to arrive at Bre-X's site, news of a tragedy spreads. Those involved in the gold discovery need to get out of Indonesia and fast.

Since this episode was recorded, John McBeth has sadly passed away. We are very grateful for his contribution to this story.

Please note, this episode deals with upsetting scenes including suicide and contains some graphic details.

The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam was first published in May 2024.

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Global:
4.6 rating 2059 reviews

USA

4.6 ratings 843 reviews

UK

4.5 ratings 558 reviews

Australia

4.6 ratings 256 reviews

Canada

4.6 ratings 239 reviews

Ireland

4.6 ratings 79 reviews

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4.8 ratings 40 reviews

South Africa

4.6 ratings 39 reviews

Singapore

5.0 ratings 5 reviews