In this feature from our archive, Rest of World follows the story of exotic animal trader as he capitalizes on Vietnam's growing digital connectivity — and Facebook’s negligence — to build an online wildlife trafficking empire, and the people trying to bring him down.

Written by Ashley Lampard. Narrated by Jane Seidel.

Original story: https://restofworld.org/2021/the-fall-of-the-king-of-squirrels/