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Strangely · Tuesday · 35 min

The Albanian Ponzi Scheme

Luke tells the story of Albania’s Ponzi scheme crisis of the 1990s, when two thirds of the population invested in schemes that promised eye-watering returns, eventually triggering nationwide chaos. Plus Poppy shares the story of a New York Times executive allegedly murdered by his in-laws. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Got 5 mins? Fill in the Always True Crime survey for a chance to win a £100 restaurant voucher https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/MMk0718T Closes 31st Oct 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Luke tells the story of Albania’s Ponzi scheme crisis of the 1990s, when two thirds of the population invested in schemes that promised eye-watering returns, eventually triggering nationwide chaos.


Plus Poppy shares the story of a New York Times executive allegedly murdered by his in-laws.


Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com


New episodes every Tuesday.

Got 5 mins? Fill in the Always True Crime survey for a chance to win a £100 restaurant voucher https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/MMk0718T Closes 31st Oct 2026

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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