Assassins
Meet real assassins who terrorize politicians, police and celebrities
The violent battle to control meth manufacture in the Philippines
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Drug Bandits
The violent battle to control meth manufacture in the Philippines
Pimps
See how pimps and law enforcement face off in Mongolia's prostitution trade
Pirates
Modern day pirates are wreaking havoc on the high seas in Asia
Human Traffickers
Over 5,000 people a day are sold into modern day slavery: human traffic
Illegal Gamblers
The story behind Asia's $90 billion in underground betting
Loan Sharks
Across Asia, lenders who collect with intimidation, violence and torture face off against law enforcement.
Baby Snatchers
Explore the unsettling underworld practice of black market baby snatching
Food Scammers
Explore the dangerous, high-powered underground of Asia's food scamming
Illegal Loggers
Asia's black market logging trade is worth up to $100 billion annually
Kidnappers
Lives are an afterthought in Asia's kidnapping trade
Begging Syndicates
Giving to beggars is a religious duty in some cultures, and criminal gangs in Asia profit from it.
Carjackers
Carjacking is one of the deadliest elements of Asia's underworld
About Asia's Underworld
Meet real-life criminals running billion dollar illicit enterprises throughout Asia. From assassins to pimps to human traffickers, Asia's Underworld dives deep into gang operations and how police are trying to stop them. A fascinating, authentic look at international crime and its consequences.
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