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Hosted by Neon Nights · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 31 episodes
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Illegal markets where everything from stolen antiquities to human trafficking to endangered species gets bought and sold. Investigative journalists and law enforcement expose the auction houses, online platforms, and private sales that facilitate criminal commerce. Reveals how legitimate marketplaces become venues for laundering stolen goods and trafficking contraband.
Neon Nights hosts The Auction Block, a business show with 31 episodes published.
Explore the shadowy realm of stolen manuscripts, where priceless literary works are pilfered from libraries and private collections. This episode uncovers the networks that facilitate the theft and sale of these cultural
Counterfeit luxury goods are not just a matter of lost profits for brands; they come with hidden costs that ripple through economies and communities. In this discussion, we will explore how the production and sale of fak
In this episode, we explore the unsettling reality of how silence and complicity within the antiquities market allow for the continued trafficking of stolen artifacts. We'll investigate the roles played by museums, colle
Uncover the hidden world of collectors who operate outside the law, acquiring everything from stolen artifacts to rare items with dubious provenance. This episode explores the psychology behind collecting illicit goods,
Explore the murky waters of illegal fishing, where unregulated practices threaten marine ecosystems and local economies. This episode investigates how criminal networks exploit loopholes in fishing regulations, leading t
Explore the unsettling reality of art forgeries and the silence surrounding them. This episode investigates how counterfeit artworks infiltrate galleries and auction houses, often going unnoticed until it's too late. We
Explore the booming black market for precious metals, where gold, silver, and platinum are illegally mined, smuggled, and sold. We'll investigate how these metals are sourced from conflict zones and environmentally devas
This episode uncovers the clandestine commerce of unreleased movie screenplays, a trade that not only violates intellectual property rights but also disrupts the film industry. We'll explore how these scripts are stolen,
We pull back the curtain on the clandestine trade of stolen antiques and heirlooms, revealing how these priceless pieces of history are illicitly acquired, trafficked, and sold. We'll trace the journey of these stolen tr
In this episode, we delve into the shadowy world of stolen software, where hackers and cybercriminals trade in pirated applications, cracked games, and even high-value enterprise software. We explore how these illegal ma
In this episode, we delve into the dark corners of the illegal pet trade, where endangered and exotic animals are sold to the highest bidder. We'll expose the online platforms and private auctions that facilitate this cr
In this episode, we delve into the shadowy world of counterfeit currency, a trade that destabilizes economies and funds criminal enterprises. We'll explore the sophisticated techniques counterfeiters use to mimic legitim
In this episode, we delve into the clandestine world of stolen rainbow artifacts, from rare minerals to cultural relics. We explore how these colorful treasures are smuggled, sold, and laundered through seemingly legitim
In this episode, we dive deep into the murky waters of the illicit trade of rare and endangered sea shells. We explore how these beautiful natural wonders are being plundered from their habitats, sold in black markets, a
In this episode, we dive into the shadowy world of counterfeit wines, where fraudsters exploit the high demand for rare and vintage bottles. We'll explore how these fake vintages are made, the damage they cause to the wi
In this episode, we delve into the shadowy world of stolen digital art, where original creations are pirated, reproduced, and sold without the artist's consent. We explore the platforms that facilitate this illegal trade
Unearth the shadowy world of illegal fossil trading, where prehistoric relics are plundered from their resting places and sold to the highest bidder. We delve into the methods used by fossil thieves, the impact on scient
In this episode, we delve into the shadowy world of 'Ghost Guns', untraceable firearms that are sold in pieces and assembled by the buyer. We explore how these weapons bypass traditional regulations and traceability, bec
In this episode, we delve into the murky world of the illegal trade in rare and endangered plants. From exotic orchids to ancient cacti, we'll explore how these green gems are stolen, smuggled, and sold, often with devas
In this episode, we delve into the shadowy world of digital asset trading. From rare in-game items to stolen software, we explore how these virtual commodities are traded illegally, the platforms that facilitate these tr
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The Auction Block is hosted by Neon Nights. The show is categorised under business (true crime) and has published 31 episodes.
The Auction Block has published 31 episodes.
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