How a Cartel Rigged the Puerto Rican Lottery

Описание: Discover the shocking true story behind the Puerto Rican lottery scandal of 2014. When the lottery—meant to fund government programs—started losing money due to too many big winners, investigators uncovered a dark conspiracy. A powerful drug cartel exploited insiders and unclaimed tickets to launder millions, manipulating the system without altering the numbers. Through forged documents, fraudulent payouts, and insider collusion, organized crime turned a trusted institution into a money-laundering operation. Watch as we unravel how federal investigators cracked the case using data analysis, wiretaps, and undercover operations leading to multiple indictments. This gripping tale exposes the vulnerabilities in government systems and the clever tactics of cartels. Like and share if you’re intrigued by true crime stories involving financial corruption! #TrueCrime #LotteryScandal #MoneyLaundering #PuertoRico #CartelCrime #FinCrimeStories

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🎙️ Darknet Diaries – Episode 101: https://darknetdiaries.com/episode/101

📰 DOJ Indictment, U.S. Attorney Puerto Rico: https://justice.gov/usao-pr/pr/10-ind...

📄 ICE Superseding Indictment (2023): https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/18-...

📚 Wikipedia: Puerto Rico Lottery