She was a wealthy, stylish financial advisor in Sydney, Australia living a dream life until she vanished without a trace. In this episode we are diving into the fascinating and bizarre financial scandal that unraveled following Melissa Caddick's disappearance. We'll discuss Melissa's rise in the financial world, her audacious Ponzi scheme that defrauded millions from friends, family, and clients, and the subsequent investigation. They'll also discuss theories about her disappearance, the discovery of her partial remains, and the extensive impact of her fraud.

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