Gold Mafia - Episode 2 - Smoke & Mirrors | Al Jazeera Investigations
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- Опубліковано 29 бер 2023
- South Africa’s most notorious money launderer is known as Mo Dollars. He cleans millions of dollars from the sale of illicit cigarettes through gold. Confidential documents expose an intricate web of shelf companies and fake invoices that hide a multi-million-dollar operation in plain sight.
When the Gold Mafia’s money laundering business outgrows its existing infrastructure, it takes over banks and government departments. Ledgers reveal the names of bank, immigration, and customs officers, and a central bank governor - all recipients of the mafia’s generous bribes.
Undercover reporters strike a deal with a competing mafia, one that’s close to the Zimbabwean government. It promises to launder $1.2 billion of dirty cash and guarantees access to executive power.
Gold Mafia, a four-part series by Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit looks at how society’s obsession with gold underwrites a global shadow economy. The undercover team infiltrates the rival gangs that turn dirty cash into gold, which is then sold around the world. Through exclusive interviews with whistleblowers from within the criminal syndicates, investigators obtain the blueprints of the money laundering operations that service southern Africa’s economic and political elite. And the investigation leads to the highest offices of state.
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That Al Jazeera undercover team deserves an Oscar!
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No they are not actors a nobel peacd prise is what they should get
No a nobel peace prise
@@brianlawrenson2815 well there's Oscars for documentaries
The oscars are for bullshit actors
Man of God managed to see grilled Beef and 3 tomatoes & didn't sense anything about the undercover team😅😅
😂😂😂😂 man of Gold
😅😅😅 God is in it
Foolishness of the highest order😂
That's pure acting all those prophesies are staged
😂😂😂
The ex-wife said “Money was like water to us, you open the tap it was there” wow that hit me so hard, that time people are applying for jobs for years and earning minimum wages 😢
With such rotten apples in power in Africa, Africa will never be able to rise economically and the West and East will keep raping it of its resources making the whole continent look dumb for eons to come
That broke my heart
Sad!
Very sad
Crimes pays as long as it is done by those connected to the govt.
This is what l call investigative journalism at its best of the best. It can’t be any better than this.
Whoever took the courage to do this documentary, thank you 😊
CCC 😊
@C. C. Chamisa is Part & parcel
No difference
It was hopewell an awarded journalist
No courage is needed, just critical planning and thinking are all you need, which many of you have failed to do since 1980. Instead, you ran a mile to other countries. Look at France, Kenya and your neighbour South Africa took to the streets, but most Zimbwabweans were praying for salvation. You will continue to suffer if you don't wake up soon and take action. I will not be surprised come December and your president will still be in power.
@dorothymtetwa3844 and the foreigners are in control of your resources. While the real Zimbabweans citizens are suffering. Pattni was in kenya he corrupted the country, and now he came to drain Zimbabwe. Wake up, no one will come to fight for you if you yourselves are not fighting. May God protect your country from the evildoers.
"As long as you grease the wheels in Africa there's no issue" That Statement right there hit me straight to my Heart as an African💔😓💔
So painful 😖
*grease.
So painful 😢
Cold drink 😂😂
Greece my wheels plizz😅
"Gold is easy but theres nowhere to cut a ribbon.
They didnt get that" 😂😂😂
Bro could see what was in the refrigerator but could not see that he was been recorded, crazy 🤣.
😂😂😂
The sad thing is that if you showed Uebert Angel's followers this explicit, undeniable proof, they'd still refuse to accept that he's a conman. What a joke.
In Africa most people that follows these prophets are totally idiots 🤧
Hubert Angel is an evil angel
I have a sister who goes there now she is even posting her pastor everyday on her status and you just wonder
100%! I couldn't agree more.
True!
This is absolutely heart-breaking! Many Zimbabweans are outside Zimbabwe as economic migrants. And to see this! I am at a loss of words! What is wrong with this continent?
Take it to the streets
It’s the only way
@@Blaqrosse Or go back to Zimbabwe and start being a korokoza also.
Yep, this is an opportunity to take it to the streets.
We need pfuti that's what we need tisatye
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Thanks to Al-Jazeera team..for such great job enlightening us on how dirty our leaders are,busy squandering our wealth like that shows no respect at all costs 😢😢
They should help Africans raise the standards of their own investigative journalism. God knows the people of the continent deserve it. The Kenyans should have warned Zimbabwean officials about Pattni , but evidently the African intelligence agencies don’t share this kind information . Or maybe they did and the warnings were ignored…,
@@mnnh1 i agree with you they should have but with how powerful these criminals are, working with governments i wouldn't blame them for keeping quiet either. With all that evidence he still went scot free and still continues even with this documentary, it will not stop their business
An opener of a series, the best I've ever seen. Mama Africa's Children are suffering because of fellow greedy leaders... It will take an apocalypse to change our people and thrive! To AL Jazeera, Bless Up! 👏🏽💡
😂😂😂😂 "Inside your refrigerator, I can see grilled beef and three tomatoes" 😂😂😂😂... Forgive me.... I know this is a serious documentary but I burst out laughing at that part and woke my family up.
😂😂😂😂 it's ironic considering his angelic eyes couldn't see hidden cameras and imposters 😂😂😂😂
Bushiri came with the same study 😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂imagine aaaaah
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And that thing is called PROPHERCY, he should be ashamed of himself.
Hopefully these documentaries will help change the situation in Zimbabwe because we have suffered for so long
Whos "we"
@@sonsof_angel zimbabeeans🙄
sorry to blow your bubble mate, this will not change anything...
@@hawed19 says who
😂 yeah right. These guys don’t care
This is heart breaking and we are out here struggling in foreign lands
The Khan brother's voice is literally breaking and shaking as he speaks
This thing is deep
as an SA audit student this has to be the juiciest scandal we have experienced and are going to deal with in the exam for sure !!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 case studies
AND, nothing will change. compliance officers and auditors are being paid as well
Have you watched the Fishrot episode, it’s even worse
Brilliant case study ntwana 🤣
Remember the former Eskom's CFO Anoj Sigh, a qualified CA(SA) and these smugglers work hand in glove with proficient professionals hence create an intricate conundrum for audits to pick it up.
In Zim if you say anything about this make sure you have a funeral policy we are living in a prison 😢😢😢
Iweee😂😂😅
u guys will continue to live in that prison forever if u dont liberate urselves cos nobody is helping u guys.
Shut up !!
Freedom isn't free, someone has to pay the price. Otherwise u will remain poverty-stricken as the fat cats in full view get fatter.
True
What has always baffled me is how church gets used and people are still blind to this.
Witchcraft, mind control they do it successfully in countries like America.
Exactly
We’re so numb as people, this doesn’t even move us to rage. A despondent people, they’ve won. I just feel sad for the people making the effort💔
No watch the game its not yet over
More is to come out. Nothing like this will remain as it OS. I once thought aljazeera did their part, what's next.
Everyone seems to benefit from Africa's immense wealth except for Africans ourselves. This is what pains me most about this documentary.
So sad
africans are benefiting by bribes leader
U mean u didn't see the involvement of quislings like the No.1 himself, his ambassador, Minister of Mining, Airport security officers........C'mon man ! This is a self-inflicting malady !!!!!
Ahh but there you are misguided others only benefit with the connivance of Africans, albeit only certain Africans but Africans all the same, you must not lose sight of the fact that Africa is robbing Africa
Very sad tale I tell you
It's heartbreaking, that as millions of ordinary citizens we suffer at the expense of a small few.
Good point. It really is likely only about a dozen people that are raking in all the money.
ufunge hako zvodzimba moyo
Do not fall for Western propaganda and to get your emotionally worked up for their agenda.
@@DivineStream359 asi unopenga??
This is AFRICA and LONDON and AMERICA all the same things happen just more hidden elsewhere
Was waiting for this patiently,thank you sooo much Al Jazeera 😊for this great work
The amount of money people are dealing with is out of this world 😩
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Al Jazeera investigative reporters are so good they made this look like an interview, guys just spilling the beans with ease .... well in A.J
Really they are good investigators well done guys
But I'm just curious, how are those journalists and other individual who helped to expose these criminals protected from the same criminals, considering the fact that they are rich and they can do anything?
Whatever is done in closed doors will be exposed
His name is Jesus He is never late or too early but at the right time He did it
Thank you Jesus 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Help us to change so we know who we are
The guy mo dollars does it for me🤣
This is so heartbreaking. Africa feeds the world but its citizens are the poorest.
The leaders are the ones to be held accountable.
Majority of african countries with natural resources face what is called "a resource curse"
@@carolinesedition5312 unfortunately the world leaders are implicit too. It's sad that our futures are to be gambled with 😢
wow WELL SAID 100% SO sad WHO KNOWS NOW WITH BITCOIN or crypto HOW MUCH BS IS BEHIDE THAT ITS EVEN HARDER TO FIND the person making the trades
Factsssss
live aid concert was done to help africa out
Excellent investigative journalism!! Hats off. One of the best investigative documentary I have ever watched!!
"As long as you grease the wheels in Africa, everything is fine" Heart-breaking! Truly, truly heart-breaking. Cry beloved Africa 😭
I hate the words mafia
Poor Africa
If number 1 makes an appearance this will be the greatest documentary of all time.
True
I think that’s what it is leading to
@@reneroux2391 lol, that will never happen. That angel guy already preempted that they never met number 1.
You heard it, 200k gets you a meeting with number 1.
If they pay him he will. He’s the head of corruption.
My heart bleeds for that poor woman selling fruits along Borrowdale road,same street these heartless people drive along with their suitcases full of money 😢
Ndarwadziwa
Don’t think I giving polar ppl $ will solve their problems
Maybe they don't need veggies
@@Mlundile 😮
Guys is this Gold Mafia saga over😢
Thank you for this great documentary & exposing the horrible TRUTH! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾💯
Great job, always a pleasure to learn from Al-Jazeera investigative journalists' documentaries. Hopefully people involved will face justice, the same as you've contributed to in Cyprus.
Al-Jazeera, you have no idea how much I was looking forward to this release!
You and me brother
Excellent investigative reporting!!
Well done
Iam still in shock how come one man can keep millions of cash in his house .worst thing is its blood money 💰
This shows how hard it gets day by day for a common honest man to make it..The system is polluted favourable cor criminals
Thanks to the Al Jazeera team for exposing the very reason why Africa has gone to such low levels while the rulers are so lined up
lets cry here my fellowZimbabweans
Thank you for your hardwork to fight and expose corruption in government.
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Haha, who's exposing Syria, Qatar, Iran, SA, or are there no criminals there?
How can they deny everything when it's as plain as day to see...
Unbelievable.
This Al Jazeera squad is phenomenal 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
First things first….let’s not mention any names…5 mins later, so this is Henrietta’s project😂
I couldn't stop laughing 😂
Kkkkkk
And you hear som1 saying its all staged...
Crazy how everyone who did all these things when asked suddenly has “zero tolerance” against money laundering
But to be honest the only high ranking guys are the Fidelity printers guys that issue licences who get $30k /month n the $3k/month one n that one whose child got a scholarship..These are INDIVIDUALS taking bribes..So far there isn't much corruption by Zim big wigs being exposed..
I don’t think they know what zero tolerance means. That is the universal “go to” phrase whenever someone is caught on the wrong end of the shtick 😮
Hapana mbavha paichaizobvuma kuti ndirimbavha pakazara vanhu unless dzatochena other than that kanganwa 😂
This is really bad, people using God to disguise their evil dealings. Very sad
@@mirriamatieno250- Godman are Fraudman in most cases.
Excellent work. Proper journalism.
Very bold reporting. Thank you for such an informative documentary. Keep up the good work.
This breaks my heart. For once i thought my grandfathers country would finally be saved when Munangagwa stepped in. What a huge betrayal to the people of his land. When will Africa ever learn? I'm pretty sure this is the same story in other neighboring countries too.
The fact that you believed in him shows the real problem with africans
the biggest betrayal you can say that again , i was one of those who was so hopeful eishh
Hahahahaha as long as its Zanu forget
Surely something needs to be done urgently
Yes! in Tanzania since they managed to kill our Messiah John Pombe Magufuli the crooks are back to normal, it is so sad, LORD HAVE A MERCY ON US
Sad thing is that after all this hard work in exposing such hideous acts, nothing will be done against such people and they actually get rewarded by staying in power. So so sad
Worry not, we all have to answer, judgment day is sure...
Clearly ..why elections must be predetermined.
@@maddproff coz Zanu people they are defending them
Nothing wll happen let's wait and see .Mnangagwa is a dictator .
I saw where they said Zimbabwe is under sanctions and cannot sell it's gold officially so how do you sell resources for money to run the country?
You take it to the streets, you bring in a western puppet that'll spoon feed you LGBTQ.
Human beings are story driven animals above all else. This is the “bad guy wins” story-trope, we’ve seen it over and over and over again. And we are all actually okay with this, just look at history (his-story). We chose pattern over novelty because it’s safer to do what we know. Herd mentality is the same thing. When the credits roll on episode four, most of the herd will begin dispersing until only the stage is left at the scene. We enjoy thinking that the feeling of injustice we experience means we are good people. Doing something about it is like attacking the screen when Thanos snaps his fingers. To us this is a story not reality, don’t deceive yourself into thinking what you’re feeling means you’re going to actually do something. There is nothing you can do except contemplate the moral of it at best, and continue with your own affairs. This is the nature of people. We are all flawed.
He Went Into Refrigerator, But Couldn't Find They were a Undercover Reporter.
What A prophet 😂😂
Best comment ever 😂
That last part is PURE GOLD. Everyone denied everything😂😂😂
"I went into your refrigerator, inside the refrigerator to the left there's something written grilled beef" 🙄🤣🤣🤣
Nawaaaaa!!!
😂😂Seka shuwa. Kudenga kure
Rubbish dzega dzega nxaa
Vakadzi mune drama, kunzi nemuporofita you where born in September kwakutanga kuchema kikkk zvine basa rei😂
@@centreparty ndikutonzwa kunyara apa ndiri wemuna September..😑😑😑
@@centreparty imagine 😅😅😅😅
This should be a full 20 episode series 🤞🏾
And available on Netflix 😂😂
Full 20 episodes without a single arrest?
@@controversial_7so this will be just a series without arrest...joo
More than 20 episodes
@@kulaumone1536 Al Jezeera is not police kkkkk
Since this is not news to me because corruption is the order of the day in Africa, I choose to focus on, 'You have a refrigerator, inside it is grilled beef and 3 tomatoes.' That was hilarious! 😂😂😂
I saw it on my news feed that episode 2 is out 😄
Kubi !!
Kushubile !!🤞🏾
😄😄😄😃🙆🏾♂️
I'm gonna come later to watch and learn, after work.
Professional and bold journalism 👏 👌 from al jazeera investigative unit crew. I feel part of al jazeera English channel
The ending:
Deny Deny Deny. When finished denying, deny some more! 😂
I’m sickened by this disgusting corruption, the bleeding of Zimbabwe’s gold at the expense of the millions of the ordinary citizens who are suffering. Also these men who say they are Pastors with churches I find that words just escape me of these vile men. 🤮😢😢
awesome. you did such a great job with this. hope everyone involved stays safe
We always hear about the corruption, but seeing it happen so blatantly is making us realize how bad the situation really is… This is Africa (T.I.A)
its very bad brother
It's scary how people can use the name of God to cover their shaddy deals
This is the world we're living in not just Africa. If you believe the same doesn't happen developed countries you have been sold a dream.
@@205kiddd3In other developed countries It’s not easy to get a direct line to the president… Of course corruption is everywhere but there’s different levels to it
Because those developed countries are not under heavy sanctions and can get loans for 0% interest unlike Africa.
I wish there's an in-depth investigation of Corruption at all levels of Government in Nigeria... The whole world will be stunned for a whole year how Nigeria is still a country..
Kkk
Am even surprised that Nigeria is still in existence 😅
But u wud be surprised that western countries are very complicit in all these crimes
@@valentineisraelshabangu4069 is it that bad in Nigeria?
@@valentineisraelshabangu4069 is it that bad in Nigeria?
This is the best investive story i watched in a long time , keep it up
Truly speaking I would just like to say thank you for sharing the information with all the pple who needed to know everything about what's happening in our home country 😥💔... Like a lot of us we still speechless about everything that's going on and we all never expected it 🙇🏽♀️💔... But wat I can say is that "God shall deal those pple who pretend to be "Man of God" while they're not💁🏽... Won't mention his name but thank you though 🙇🏽♀️🫂
Translate this to the local Zimbabwe languages. They need to hear this 😢
Can they just drop the whole series. We’ve been waiting 😅
Lol. A week is too long for story like this one😂😂😂
Its also about views. The more its viewed through different episodes, the more money the network gets.
They doing great us Zimbabweans we need a break it's painful 😟.
@@sinothizitha1280 that's good they deserve an award not only views
The undercover team did wonders here. Thank you. It's scary what's currently happening
They will be searched , then history
This is a top notch kind of journalism, the guys did a great job.
Al jazeera did its part to enlighten people , if we want change we have to do something let's rise up Zimbabweans.
To the streeeeeets!! We are not afraid
Come on Aljazeera kindly don't keep us waiting long for the next episode 🙏
I know right. The wait for this part 2 was real.
Every Thursday.
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As a late teen watching this am so much disheartened because i also hear about this in my country commonly known as 'WASH WASH'
Well done Simba chikanza👏this is so heartbreaking😢why do we have such heartless leaders
Angel saw everything but couldn't see the investigative journalist 😅
John saw everything but could not see Jesus the Messiah...tangai maverenga bhaibheri renyu musati mataura
Do you yourself know everything that is happening in your life?
Hanzi we ahead than tomorrow's newspaper 😂😂😂
Hokoyo nevana vemuporofita😂😂😂
@@sonsof_angel haiwawo ndosaka muchidyirwa mari kucheche vana vaPapa munonetsa ipapa murikurohwa nenhamo asi u re still supporting Angel nonsense
Keep it up good work. Aljazeerah
Very interesting documentary. Thanks for publishing this video 👍🏻
We need these documentaries in all Zimbabwean languages
I have seen one in Shona and Ndebele if im not mistaken
@@wilheminanehumba I'd also love to watch them, hopefully the message is clear for those in the rural areas.
I second u
Ye last time check Pablo akaita ne shona
Yes so that our old grannies they understand wats happening before they get carried away by free t shirts
This should be in Netflix ❤❤
no, youtube is better, no paywall
UA-cam is free....and majority has access to it.and more people get informed...
Bruh, I don’t even know what is in my refrigerator … and, I am at home 😅
What an amazing documentary. Please make more.
Thank you once more Al Jazeera may the Lord protects all the people in this document coz we know how ruthless these mafias are
All the people in this documentary are criminals and you want the Lord to protect them.
We need the whole series as Zimbabwean , I'm speechless Mbavhaa dzakadaroo🙌🙌🙌🙌💔
😂😂😂😂 ur name
Zimbabweans are easily fooled Unlike South Africans. These people destroy their land and sanctioned it to it's knees now Zimbabwe refuse to give them lithium and says all electrics cars must be assembled in Zim then booom they come with fake news just to create violence and when violence starts there'll come running in the name of peace and destroy every project.
Part 3 will be released on 6th of April I believe
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Mwari vakayambutsa maIsraelites pindirai kumaZimbabweans😢.People are despised in other countries, given names like makwerekwere becoz they are trying to feed their children, working low paying jobs asi vamwe vachingowana zviri nyore nekuba😭😭😭We don't believe in karma, we believe there's a God who changes situations.Pindirai Mwari 😢
Take it to the streets
Time to stand up & unite.This can't be allowed to go on
Give up the ignorant and false belief in god and stand up on your own might and take your country back! You are despised all over the world for your weakness because you choose to live on your knees waiting for 'god' to save you. Get up off your knees, stand up and fight!
That’s the prob with Zimbabweans we pray n do nothing hahaha we shld fight mhani….this is our gold too
God would not intervene in an argument between a thief and a coward.
Pastor: " I go into your refrigerator and I see tomatoes"
Duck: "yes papa!"
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He saw tomatoes and failed to foresee this documentary. Lol
😂😂😂😂
Eeeeh "Duck" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂
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God bless Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
thank you Al Jazeera! you are a champion in international investigation
You deserve awards for such outstanding exposure
Al Jazeera, i may have butted heads with you for your reporting on certain issues, but what a bombastic of an investigative journalism this has proven to be. All Africans need to see this. well done!!
I hope they investigate the European mafia as well extorting Africa resources.
If you are Zimbabwean and watching this know that you have the power to change the future of your country. Starting with your president.
Thank you Aljazeera 🙏
to think that there are still people who believe uebert angel is a true pastor 😔
It's sad and being in denial
That’s the sad part I still see him posting and acting like things are okay
@@etvscandalfanpage2011 very sad
@@jeanetteyalley6435 hei , its really annoying my sister . I even tried reporting his facebook page , but his followers kept reporting my comment
I wish the British government to arrest him please
so basically, "Zimbabwe is open for business" is code for gold smugglers
It makes sense now
Aljazeera has now gained my full trust ❤ 🙏
Well done Al Jazeera ☝️👏👏👏 expose all the crooks & make more documentaries like these 👏👏👏
I'm marking register, who else waited this long for part 2?
Watching it with my village people on my recently purchased projector, the villagers and myself are not happy at all😢
The igwe must know
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You're trying to get yourself arrested aren't you. ZANU don't play like that. I
Good!
Is that Mahusekwa or Chegutu (just for laughs, my mum comes from that area)
The fact that they didn't do due diligence on Mr Stanley shows how greedy everyone is.
Always greedy
Oh thank you for reviewing this you guys are the best
This is really sad for Zimbabwe and all of Africa 💔, these reporters r really brave for doing all this though. Thank you
Phenomenal Journalism. Kudos to Al Jazeera.
As a African I’m not surprised at all regarding the corruption it’s boring yet disastrous to the people and country. But what I’m surprised about is the lack of due diligence and recklessness of the Zimbabwean president’s inner circle. EMBARRASSING !!!
As a Zimbabwean am hurt by seeing these mosters who have destroyed our economy
No wonder why zanupf always win
AL JAZEERA thank you
Criminals have captured our future. State capture is rife in Africa. We are rich but nothing to show for it.This docu series deserves an award.
You got the message, not the solution! Are your hands tied?
@@annereidy7981 what's in it for you
@@chiyenyumba7135 the future? Like everyone else whose hands aren't tied!
@@annereidy7981 as a matter of context l did highlight an African problem of the future being hindered by the powers that be. You are now the gatekeeper of what not to say on this an honest and free platform.? As an aggrieved citizen I find your comment akin to those who oppress us for speaking out against their leadership follies. If one airs out their concern should they be experts right away?
@@collernwellbdonegogolkotok5406 as are you! If you think these crimes are not affecting the rest of the World then that's a sad thing to be guilty of, we all speak and stand or we all go down together!