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The Diamond King The rise and fall of Nirav Modi, accused of India’s biggest ever fraud – and how The Telegraph caught him. Nirav Modi was a billionaire diamond tycoon whose jewellery was worn by Kate Winslet and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. But in 2018 he was charged with masterminding a £1.3 billion fraud. Now one of the world’s most wanted men, he disappeared. Where was he hiding and would he face justice? Go behind the scenes with our top reporters as they uncover untold stories, expose injustices, and reveal shocking criminal revelations.
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- 6 days ago33 min
Catch Me If You Can | The Diamond King, Ep 3
The Diamond King has vanished, but the hunt is only just beginning. As the Indian authorities seize Nirav Modi’s bank accounts, jewellery, cars, art and dozens of properties, the man himself is nowhere to be found. Rumours swirl that he could be in New York, Hong Kong, Cyprus or Antwerp.But then Mick Brown and Robert Mendick learn Nirav isn’t in a far-flung corner of the globe. After Mick writes about the diamantaire’s dramatic fall for the Telegraph Luxury magazine, he receives an intriguing email from a confidential source: the billionaire fugitive is far closer than we thought. Here’s the inside story of how Mick and Rob achieved what the British police and Indian authorities failed to do: capture the Diamond King.Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorReporters and writers - Mick Brown and Robert MendickProducer, writer and sound design - Anna Staufenberg Executive producer and story editor - Cara McGooganMixing - Elliot Lampitt Original theme music - Sandeep ThulasidasAdditional music - John Cadigan Commissioning editor - Louisa Wells Archive supplied by the BBC and GettyHighlights:Catch Me If You CanHow Rob and Mick found Nirav Modi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago42 min
The Missing Billions | The Diamond King, Ep 2
Nirav Modi’s diamond empire has reached unimaginable heights,. He’s got the backing of some of the world’s most powerful people, and his designs are worn by Hollywood and Bollywood’s biggest names.But when a bank manager at a small branch in Mumbai retires, his replacement notices something that doesn’t add up. Hidden behind years of paperwork and financial transactions lies the answer to the question many have asked: where was Nirav getting the money? Within days, the illusion crumbles. All hell breaks loose. As investigators in India and the US close in on what they allege is a billion-pound fraud, Nirav’s diamond empire collapses. Stores are shut down, employees lose their jobs and the arrests begin. But there’s one person nobody can find: Nirav Modi. The diamond king has vanished. He's now one of the world’s most wanted men. Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorReporters and writers - Mick Brown and Robert MendickProducer, writer and sound design - Anna Staufenberg Executive producer and story editor - Cara McGooganMixing - Elliot Lampitt Original theme music - Sandeep ThulasidasAdditional music - John Cadigan Commissioning editor - Louisa Wells Archive supplied by the BBC and Getty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago40 min
All That Glitters | The Diamond King, Ep 1
In 2010, a fresh-faced newcomer launches himself into the luxury world of high-end jewellery. His name is Nirav Modi, an ambitious diamantaire who dropped out of business school to make jewellery for the world’s elite. His vision is to fuse East with West; to bring something of India’s tradition into western designs. Within a few years, he’s risen to the top. He opens stores on the most prestigious shopping streets in New York, London, Macau and Hong Kong. But he doesn’t stop there; he wants his name in bright lights around the world.For now, it seems Nirav’s rise is unstoppable. But there’s something about him that leaves those around him feeling unsettled; and then, the questions start – where are the billions coming from? Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorReporters and writers - Mick Brown and Robert MendickProducer, writer and sound design - Anna Staufenberg Executive producer and story editor - Cara McGooganMixing - Elliot Lampitt Original theme music - Sandeep ThulasidasAdditional music - John Cadigan Commissioning editor - Louisa Wells Archive supplied by the BBC and Getty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago0 min
Introducing: The Diamond King
The rise and fall of Nirav Modi, accused of India’s biggest ever fraud – and how The Telegraph caught him. Nirav Modi was a billionaire diamond tycoon whose jewellery was worn by Kate Winslet and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. But in 2018 he was charged with masterminding a £1.3 billion fraud. Now one of the world’s most wanted men, he disappeared. Where was he hiding and would he face justice?The Diamond King: Coming Friday 10th July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Dec 19, 202555 min
Cover-up | Murder in the Masai Mara, Ep 5
John’s investigation keeps coming up against brick walls - and five decades on, so does Katherine’s. When Kenya admits to a cover-up it begins to make sense. But it’s just the tip of the iceberg. Who exactly were the authorities covering up for, and was the British government involved? As her reporting comes to a close, Katherine celebrates a young woman whose life was cut short; and at the eleventh hour, a chat with a Mi6 agent sheds new light on Julie’s case.Archive in this episode: ITN via Getty, The TelegraphGet in touch: juliewardcase@telegraph.co.ukWatch the accompanying film to this series: https://youtu.be/T8VhCxyx3O0Sign up to the Telegraph: https://bit.ly/murdermasaimaraSign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Dec 12, 202551 min
The President's Son | Murder in the Masai Mara, Ep 4
A whistleblower comes forward claiming to have witnessed everything and pointing the finger at someone nobody expected: Jonathan Moi, the president’s son. It's almost too far-fetched to be believed, but his name starts coming up again, and again. An incriminating scrap of paper. A police statement locked up for decades. Rumours of a romance. Katherine investigates the evidence. Archive in this episode: ITN via Getty, Channels Television, Citizen TV Kenya, NTV Kenya, KTN News KenyaGet in touch: juliewardcase@telegraph.co.ukWatch the accompanying film to this series: https://youtu.be/T8VhCxyx3O0Sign up to the Telegraph: https://bit.ly/murdermasaimaraSign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Dec 5, 202538 min
The Search Party | Murder in the Masai Mara, Ep 3
With Julie’s murderer still at large, attention focuses on the last man to see her alive and the head ranger of the Masai Mara game reserve. Reporter Katherine goes to Kenya herself to track them down and see if their recollections can help unlock the decades-old cold case. A previously unknown tip from a Masai elder emerges. Could this be the breakthrough the Ward family has been waiting for? Archive in this episode: ITN via Getty, The TelegraphGet in touch: juliewardcase@telegraph.co.ukWatch the accompanying film to this series: https://youtu.be/T8VhCxyx3O0Sign up to the Telegraph: https://bit.ly/murdermasaimaraSign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Nov 28, 202551 min
Go Home | Murder in the Masai Mara, Ep 2
The authorities insist Julie killed herself, but father John refuses to believe it. An altered post-mortem prompts him to take matters into his own hands. When a team of British cops is dispatched to Kenya, hopes are high that they can solve the riddle of Julie’s murder/death. How did her jeep end up nine miles from her body? What are those strange marks on her leg? And who forged her signature in a nearby guesthouse?Archive in this episode: NPR, ITN via Getty, The TelegraphGet in touch: juliewardcase@telegraph.co.ukWatch the accompanying film to this series: https://youtu.be/T8VhCxyx3O0Sign up to the Telegraph: https://bit.ly/murdermasaimaraSign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Diamond King The rise and fall of Nirav Modi, accused of India’s biggest ever fraud – and how The Telegraph caught him. Nirav Modi was a billionaire diamond tycoon whose jewellery was worn by Kate Winslet and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. But in 2018 he was charged with masterminding a £1.3 billion fraud. Now one of the world’s most wanted men, he disappeared. Where was he hiding and would he face justice? Go behind the scenes with our top reporters as they uncover untold stories, expose injustices, and reveal shocking criminal revelations.
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