Wildlife Kingpin
From the Wildlife Justice Commission comes the original podcast series “Wildlife Kingpin”, following real-life investigations into the dark underbelly of wildlife crime. Season 1 - The Rise and Fall of Ah Nam, follows a team of investigators on the hunt for one of Asia’s biggest traffickers of elephant and rhino products. Season 1 was selected for the Beyond the Curve International Film Festival in 2024, where it was nominated for Best Podcast.
Season 2 - Operation Dragon, sheds light on the investigation conducted by the Wildlife Justice Commission that brought to justice some of the biggest turtle and tortoise traffickers in Southeast Asia. Season 2, was honoured at the Beyond the Curve International Film Festival in 2024, winning the award for Best Podcast.
Wildlife Kingpin
The Rise and Fall of Ah Nam - Part 2: From Broker To Kingpin
In this second episode, we explore how Ah Nam moved up the supply chain, from broker to kingpin. Find out how our investigators provided actionable information to Vietnamese law enforcement, leading to a successful raid and seizure of rhino products, and hear about a pivotal moment in our investigation.
Thanks for listening! To read more about our investigation into Ah Nam visit www.wildlifejustice.org and read our report Ah Nam: The Downfall of Vietnam’s Wolf of Wall Street.