Encounters with the Russian mafia?

Jordan Harbinger has discussed encounters with the Russian mafia in various episodes on his podcast, "The Jordan Harbinger Show":

1. Bill Browder's Research into Gazprom Corruption: Bill Browder discusses his findings on corruption in Russia and the extreme wealth disparity that developed, highlighting how the richest person became 250,000 times wealthier than the poorest. His interviews revealed deep-seated anger and a readiness among the people to expose corruption, dramatically affected by the mafia-like oligarchs and corrupt governmental practices 1.

2. Rise of Oligarchs and Mafia Control: Joshua Fruth explained how post-Soviet privatization allowed mafia leaders to buy up significant parts of the economy. This criminal influence extended to almost all major industries, with oligarchs, often linked to criminal organizations, controlling significant resources and power within the country 2.

3. Direct Mafia Encounter in Vladivostok: Captain Max Hardberger recounts an intense story where he was directly targeted by the Russian mafia while attempting to purchase ships for scrapping. The mafia planned to kidnap him and extract ransom, showing the violent and corrupt methods they employ to control business dealings in certain Russian regions 3.

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     Russian Wealth Gap

     00:54:30
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     2

     Oligarchs and Power

     00:34:20
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     3

     High-Stakes Ship Buying

     01:01:24

These clips provide a comprehensive view of the range of activities and the extent of influence that the Russian mafia and associated oligarchs have, from economic control to direct confrontational criminal activity.