Putin's Games
Panorama investigates claims that lucrative contracts for the Winter Olympics have been handed to President Putin's friends, and that billions have been embezzled by fraudsters.
The cost of the Winter Olympics in Russia has quadrupled to a record-breaking Β£30 billion following allegations of massive corruption. Reporter John Sweeney investigates claims that lucrative contracts have been handed to President Putin's friends, and that billions have been embezzled by fraudsters and corrupt officials.
Despite the huge cost of the games, thousands of Olympic workers say they have not been paid, and some claim they were tortured by the police when they tried to protest. The games in Sochi are supposed to be a showcase for modern Russia, but what do they really reveal about President Putin's state?
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reporter | John Sweeney |
| Producer | Richard Cookson |
| Producer | Nick Sturdee |
| Executive Producer | Andrew Head |
| Editor | Tom Giles |
Broadcasts
Mon 27 Jan 2014 20:30
Thu 30 Jan 2014 04:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News UK & UK HD only- Fri 31 Jan 2014 00:20Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Wales
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