Arms Dealer Scams The Russian Mafia, Pablo Escobar, & The D.E.A. | OPERATION ODESSA

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
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Chapters & Sections (170)

0:16 The Mission and the Secret Base chapter
1:03 The Extortion and the Russian Mafia chapter
2:05 Escaping from Berlin chapter
3:40 Meeting with Russian Mobsters and Apology chapter 4
3:40 Initial Meeting and Apology Request
4:11 Russian Mobsters' Forgiveness and Job Offer
5:12 Acceptance of Apology and Conditions
6:47 Fake Papers and Refugee Camp
7:50 Ludwig's False Identity chapter 5
7:50 Creating a False Identity in Germany
8:21 Convincing the SS Lady with Fake German Papers
8:54 Ludwig's New Identity as an Electrician
9:25 Working as an Electrician in St. Petersburg, Russia
10:56 Meeting a Friend and Social Hierarchy
11:29 Unconventional Career Paths chapter 1
11:29 Forced into a Dentist Career
11:59 Job Offers and Misadventures chapter 4
11:59 Meeting a Gynecologist and Dental Technician
13:02 Becoming a Dental Technician
14:05 Job Offer and Salary Increase
14:36 First Job Challenges
15:06 Early Life and Career chapter 4
15:06 Learning Dental Techniques and Opening Laboratories
16:08 Arrest and Imprisonment in Berlin
16:40 Defending Oneself and Being Released from Jail
17:11 Moving to Canada and Meeting an Infomaniac
19:14 Arrival in Brighton Beach and Meeting Gregory Roises chapter 3
19:14 Meeting Gregory Roises and Starting Work at the Furniture Store
20:47 Pizza Connection and Working for the Gambino Family
22:26 Arson Jobs and Involvement in Illegal Activities
22:57 Early Life of Crime chapter 1
22:57 Arson and Extortion
25:01 Confrontation and Broken Window chapter 1
25:01 Russian Mob Comparison
26:33 Window Cleaning Dispute chapter
29:08 Russian Mafia Story and Deodorant Advertisement chapter
30:12 Mando's Starter Pack and Exclusive Offer chapter 2
30:12 Introduction to Mando's Starter Pack and Exclusive Offer
31:15 Story about Mafia and Italian Community
32:17 Personal Experience with Mafia and Italian Community chapter 1
32:49 Personal Experience with Mafia and Italian Community (Continued)
33:50 Meeting a Mysterious Italian chapter 4
33:50 A Chance Encounter with a Potential Business Partner
34:22 The Unlikely Friendship and Business Help
34:54 Rent Dispute Resolution with Frankie's Intervention
36:58 Dealing with a Serious Problem and Seeking Help from Frankie
37:28 A Wife's Advice and a Confrontation chapter 4
37:28 Wife's Advice and a Plan to Settle the Issue
38:01 A Descriptive Story of a Confrontation
38:33 The Use of a Gun and the Resulting Bloodshed
40:08 The Confrontation's Aftermath and a Decision Not to Take the Money
41:09 Friendship with Frankie Santo and his death chapter 2
41:09 Frankie's death and its impact on the speaker
42:11 Respect shown by Frankie's associates after his death
43:44 Moving to Miami and personal life chapter 1
43:44 The speaker's decision to move to Miami and start a new life
44:48 Job Experience and Language Barriers chapter
44:48 Entrepreneurial Ventures and Painting chapter 5
44:48 Language Barriers in Job Search
45:51 Finding Opportunity through Painting
46:54 Success with Painting and Business Growth
47:57 Expansion of Painting Services and New Ventures
48:29 Opening a Heavy Metal Nightclub
48:59 The Decision to Leave chapter 1
48:59 Leaving a Situation and Realizing Self-Importance
49:30 Meeting Bill Cidle and Becoming Friends chapter 1
49:30 Meeting Bill Cidle and His Business Ventures
50:03 Advice from Bill Cidle chapter
50:03 Success and Material Possessions chapter 3
50:03 Bill's Advice on Money and Listening
51:05 Selling the Bike and Starting a Business
51:38 The Phone Calls and Growing the Business
52:41 The Story of Tarzan's Nickname chapter 5
52:41 Tarzan's Origin Story and Hospital Incident
53:12 Military Service and High-Ranking Officers
53:42 The Nickname Sticking with Me
54:45 Bill's Invitation and Grand Opening of Strip Club
55:15 Becoming the Owner of a Strip Club
56:46 Tarzen's Entrepreneurial Ventures chapter 4
56:46 Becoming President of Strip Clubs and Opening a Third Club
57:18 Success of the Strip Clubs and Meeting Famous People
58:56 Opening a Russian Restaurant and Swinger Club
59:57 Promoting the Swinger Club and Porno Industry Connection
1:00:27 Paul's Restaurant Preference and Club Issues chapter 5
1:00:27 Paul's Unhappiness with Restaurant Choice and Large Group Size
1:00:59 Club Fights, Drugs, and Drunk Cowboys
1:01:29 Bill's Gift of a Boat and Meeting Juan
1:02:01 Helicopters, Russia Connection, and Turbine Use
1:03:34 Smuggling Speedboats and Meeting with Colombian Partners
1:04:06 Coast Guard and Drug Trafficking in Miami chapter 5
1:04:06 Initial Coast Guard Response and Drug Trafficking in Miami
1:04:38 Early Days of Coast Guard and Drug Trafficking in Miami
1:05:09 Meeting Juan and Going to Russia for Helicopters
1:05:41 Traveling to Cancun, Ecuador, and Venezuela with Juan
1:06:43 Meeting Tony Escobar in Venezuela
1:07:44 Drug Trafficking and Operations chapter 4
1:07:44 Drug Trafficking and Operations Overview
1:08:15 Russian Motorcycles and Bicycles
1:09:19 Dump Trucks and Unusual Delivery Methods
1:10:50 Realization of Working for a Large Organization
1:11:53 Military and Cartel Connections chapter 6
1:11:53 Snipers and Military Careers
1:12:24 Cartel Operations and Military Involvement
1:12:57 FBI and DEA Involvement in Cartel Operations
1:13:28 Russian Equipment and Helicopters in Cartel Operations
1:14:32 Submarine Purchase and Jungle Encounter
1:15:02 Interesting Stories and Criminal Connections
1:15:33 Insane Moments and Unrealized Expectations chapter 3
1:15:33 Realization of Insanity and Unrealized Expectations
1:16:03 Buying a Submarine and Completing the Mission
1:16:33 Selling a Car and Buying Illegal Paperwork
1:18:07 Mission Accomplishment and Jeopardy chapter 2
1:18:07 Getting to the Secret Island and Nuclear Base
1:18:38 Entering the Secret Nuclear Base and Meeting with Admirals
1:19:40 Discussion of Submarine Leak and Potential Missiles chapter 3
1:19:40 Initial Assessment of Submarine Situation
1:21:14 Taking a Picture to Obtain Money
1:21:44 Confrontation with KGB and Escape
1:23:20 Buying a Submarine chapter 3
1:23:20 Obtaining the Submarine and Negotiations
1:24:22 Russian Captain's Involvement and Plan
1:25:54 Details of the Deal and Payment
1:26:59 Tony's Inside Information and the Cartel chapter 3
1:26:59 Tony's Information and the Cartel's Plans
1:28:02 Arrest and Missing Money
1:30:08 Police Stop and FBI Interrogation
1:30:38 Arrest and Imprisonment chapter 3
1:30:38 Initial Arrest and Charges
1:31:09 Imprisonment and Treatment
1:31:42 Miracles and Support
1:34:50 Rabbi Burkovich's Guidance chapter 4
1:34:50 Rabbi Burkovich's Message and Verification
1:35:52 Meeting with High Rabbis in New York and Message Confirmation
1:36:53 Mysterious Deal and Key to Freedom
1:37:55 Meeting with Bruce, the Jewish Lawyer
1:38:58 Lawsuit and Lawyers chapter 4
1:38:58 Accusation of Lawyers Stealing Money
1:39:30 Proposal to Jail Lawyers and Prosecutors
1:40:01 Personal Experience with Lawyers and the Government
1:40:32 Cooperation with Prosecutors and Juan's Involvement
1:42:44 Government Deal and Trial chapter 4
1:42:44 Government Deal and Trial Details
1:43:16 Juan's Trial and Plea Agreement
1:43:48 Loss of Property and Sentencing
1:44:20 Prison Life and Discovery of Guidelines
1:45:53 Prison Life and Discovery chapter
1:46:55 Judge Wilky Ferguson and Court Proceedings chapter 4
1:46:55 Introduction to Judge Wilky Ferguson and Court Appearance
1:48:00 Plea Bargain Agreement and Business Ownership
1:48:32 Dispute Over Charging Guidelines and Request for Reconsideration
1:49:34 Judge's Ruling on Charging Guidelines and Prosecutor's Response
1:51:39 Judge's Unusual Behavior and Deportation chapter 6
1:51:39 Judge's Argument with Prosecutor and Release of Defendant
1:52:10 Defendant's Reaction to Judge's Behavior and Plea Bargain
1:52:44 Defendant's Emotional Response to Judge's Actions and Deportation
1:53:48 Defendant's Reflection on the Experience and Revocation of Citizenship
1:54:21 Defendant's Explanation for Deportation and Reflection on His Actions
1:55:22 Defendant's Final Thoughts and Promotion of Ghost Bed
1:56:25 Ghost Bed Mattress Features and Benefits chapter 5
1:56:25 Cooling Technology and Comfort Guarantee
1:56:55 Ghost Bed's Additional Services and Promotions
1:57:25 Unrelated Story about Pablo Escobar's Friend
1:57:56 Celebrity Status and Autographs
1:58:58 Phone Call from Retired FBI Agent Robert Levenson
1:59:30 Personal Experience with FBI Investigation chapter 1
1:59:30 Mysterious Deaths of People Involved in Case
2:00:35 Interview with Mr. Tarzen chapter 3
2:00:35 Mr. Tarzen's Story and Connection to Judge
2:01:38 New Business Ventures and Podcast Plans
2:03:12 Closing Remarks and Promotion of Social Media

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