Hawala a value transfer system used since the time of the silk road to aid in international commerce, is now being exploited by criminals.

The value transfer system called hawala has been used since the time of the silk road to facilitate international commerce. And criminals have spread their own webs to use the ancient system for their own ends. Andrew Rule explains. Read Andrew's columns at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule

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Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule

Andrew Rule is one of Australia's most prolific journalists and authors., sihnes a light on the dark corners of Australian life.

Andrew Rule is one of Australia's most prolific journalists and authors. In Life and Crimes, the True Crime Australia and Sunday Herald Sun columnist shines a light on the dark corners of Australian life, from the story behind the biggest mysteries, to the characters of yesterday and the crims of today. Produced by Jonty Burton.

Andrew Rule is one of Australia's most prolific journalists and authors. In Life and Crimes, the True Crime Australia and Sunday Herald Sun columnist shines a light on the dark corners of Australian life, from the story behind the biggest mysteries, to the characters of yesterday and the crims of today. Produced by Jonty Burton.

Follow the money

Life and Crimes podcast: John Wayne Gacey's lawyer Karen Conti

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Thirty years ago this week, murder John Wayne Gacey was executed. Andrew Rule talks with Karen Conti, the lawyer who represented him through his final appeals.  She talks about the killings, the death penalty and looking evil in the eye.

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Thirty years ago this week, murder John Wayne Gacy was executed. Andrew Rule talks with Karen Conti, the lawyer who represented him through his final appeals.

She talks about his horrific crimes, the death penalty and looking evil in the eye.

Karen Conti's book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Killing-Time-John-Wayne-Gacy-ebook/dp/B0CR9GPSDG

Audiobook version: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Killing-Time-with-John-Wayne-Gacy-Audiobook/B0CW255FCJ

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WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Thirty years ago this week, murder John Wayne Gacy was executed. Andrew Rule talks with Karen Conti, the lawyer who represented him through his final appeals.
She talks about his horrific crimes, the death penalty and looking evil in the eye.
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Defending a serial killer on death row

Life and Crimes podcast:  Louise and Charmian  Faulkner

When Louise Faulkner and her daughter Charmian went missing in 1980, all signs pointed to an unspeakable possibility.

When Louise Faulkner and her daughter Charmian went missing in 1980, all signs pointed to an unspeakable possibility.

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When Louise Faulkner and her daughter Charmian went missing in 1980, all signs pointed to an unspeakable possibility.
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The sins of the father?

Life and Crimes podcast: abalone poachers

Abalone poaching has plagued Australian waters for decades. Now a mix of triad money and local divers is threatening entire ecosystems.

Abalone poaching has plagued Australian waters for decades. Now a mix of triad money and local divers is threatening entire ecosystems.

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Abalone poaching has plagued Australian waters for decades. Now a mix of triad money and local divers is threatening entire ecosystems.
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