FIN Podcast: "Justice at Scale" (Episode 1)

“The scammer is a slave, in many cases, and the victim just lost everything. Who do you root for?” When we hear “scammer,” we think villain. But what if they’re a victim, too? Behind many scams is a darker story of coercion, trafficking, and organized crime. That voice on the other end of the phone? They may be trapped, exploited, and just as desperate as the person they’re scamming. Meet Michael Roberts, a former telecoms clerk turned international crime fighter. In the debut episode of the Feedzai Intelligence Network (FIN) podcast, he shares powerful stories with Robert Harris of sextortion, scams, and cross-border justice. He’s cutting through red tape to fight global financial crime—one case at a time. FIN is hosted by Feedzai’s team of experts in AI, fraud, payments, and AML. Each unscripted episode explores real-world challenges banks and fintechs face, with practical strategies and visionary insights—no fluff, no sales pitch, just actionable ideas. For more information on Michael Roberts and Stingforce, please go to: StingforceSummit.com - Public-Private Crime-Fighting Summit to be held in Helsinki Finland, Oct 14-15, 2025 (Tuesday-Wednesday). Get Involved - Subscribe to the Stingforce Crime Disruption Newsletter: Stingforce.com/newsletter/ CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intros 1:25 A Badge at 18 2:27 Combining Private Enterprise & Crime Fighting 3:33 When does Michael get called? 5:10 How Scam Victims Find Michael & the Initial Engagement 7:47 Crypto & Pig Butchering in Dubai 10:54 Challenges with Typical Reporting Channels 12:23 Business Scams 13:07 Following the Money 14:12 Justice at Scale: Credibility & Future Plans 16:55 Disrupting the Slave Trade 18:35 Jim Browning & the Dubai Operation 20:06 Punishment vs. Mercy 22:06 Ghana Sextortion Case 26:07 Navigating Conversations with Scam Victims 27:31 Gen AI and How Things Are Changing 27:58 How to Contact Michael & Closing