
Episode 257 • • 38:39 - 41:38
257: The Moment of Truth
Russian Mafia State Allegations and Spanish Judge Jose Grinda-Gonzalez
Leaked cables from a Spanish judge, Jose Grinda-Gonzalez, characterize Russia as a "virtual mafia state" where organized crime and government activities are indistinguishable. The cables cite the mysterious Arctic Sea cargo ship incident as an example of state-sanctioned arms trafficking. The report highlights the difficulty in proving direct links between Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and mafia leadership.
