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The Abercrombie Guys: 6. Inside the Operation

2023/10/2
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Rianna Croxford investigates the network supporting events hosted by Mike Jeffries. She uncovers itineraries and speaks with individuals involved, revealing a system with recruiters, staff, and international events.
  • Rianna Croxford connects the dots in the Abercrombie & Fitch investigation.
  • Evidence suggests a well-organized operation for events hosted by Mike Jeffries.
  • Itineraries reveal international events and strict protocols for attendees.
  • Recruiters were paid for referrals, indicating a structured network.

Shownotes Transcript

Do you know how much money I was getting paid?"

A former assistant who travelled with The Abercrombie Guys agrees to talk: "They were trying to act so perfect,” he says - what could they have been hiding?”

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World of Secrets: Season 1 - The Abercrombie Guys is presented and investigated by Rianna Croxford Series Producers: Ruth Evans and Alys Harte Senior Producer: Emma Close Development Producer: Hannah Livingston Investigation Editor: Ed Campbell Podcast Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith Executive Editor: Emma Rippon Studio Engineers: Neil Churchill, Andy Fell, Gareth Jones, and Ali Rezakhani Production Coordinators: Debbie Richford and Sophie Hill Commissioning Editor: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Executive: Louise Kattenhorn Assistant Commissioner: Natasha Johansson

This podcast is made in collaboration with BBC Panorama.

If you are in the UK, you can watch Panorama: The Abercrombie Guys: The Dark Side of Cool on BBC iPlayer now, or on BBC Select if you are in the in the US.

World of Secrets: Season 1 - The Abercrombie Guys is a BBC Long Form Audio production for BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds.