After years of selling Caribbean dreams, David Ames's empire finally crumbles. This episode exposes the network of independent financial advisors who earned millions in commissions for pushing Harlequin properties onto unsuspecting investors. Over 8,000 people lost nearly £400 million, with many elderly victims seeing their pensions vanish overnight.

In 2017, the Serious Fraud Office charged Ames with fraud. After a dramatic 3 month trial, the jury in David Ames’ case returns… 

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Hosts: George Odling and Andy Jehring

Series Producer: Ósk Pétursdóttir

Sound Design: John Scott

Executive Producer: Bella Soames

Additional Production: Julia Webster

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