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Gambling, money laundering and online scams: Asia’s trouble with organised crime

Also on the daily podcast: an interview with a former Gaza security chief and deadly turmeric

Gambling chips sit in a tray on a green table.

A high-profile money-laundering case in Singapore with links to Chinese gamblers has shed light on a broader web of organised crime across the region. As governments wake up to the problem, what are the odds of them getting it under control? Muhammad Dahlan, often tipped to be next leader of the Palestinians, sets out his post-war vision (09:32). And how to stop turmeric from killing people (18:00). Runtime: 23 min

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