India's deadliest scam
Instant loan apps promise easy money. But what's the catch? Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ India Eye's Poonam Agarwal and Ronny Sen investigate the cyber scam destroying lives across India.
Instant loan apps promise easy money. But what's the catch? Investigative reporter Poonam Agarwal and filmmaker Ronny Sen take us behind the scenes of their award-winning documentary The Trap: Inside the blackmail scam destroying lives across India.
Plus, Anthony Irungu from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Africa explains a Kikuyu proverb sent in by a listener.
This programme contains discussion of suicide and suicide attempts. If you feel affected by this topic, you could speak to a health professional or an organisation that offers support. Details of help available in many countries can be found at: befrienders.org
Producer: Alice Gioia and Caroline Ferguson
(Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich)
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