Asia's Underworld 2
This award-winning exposé returns for a second thrilling series, uncovering the brutal criminal underworld of Asia.
Synopsis
This award-winning exposé returns for a second thrilling series, uncovering the brutal criminal underworld of Asia. Daring access brings us up close with the most current issues affecting millions across the region – from China’s black market for babies to kidnapping syndicates holding foreigners for ransom in the Philippines – this is a hard-hitting look at Asian criminality today.
Episodes
1Baby Snatchers
22mTens of thousands of children are believed to be stolen from their families and sold on China’s black market every year. For some criminals, stealing babies has become a way of life.
2Food Scammers
22mThere is a sickening dark side to even the most ordinary foods – a threat to human health that is growing every single day.
3Illegal Loggers
22mIn Cambodia, prominent anti-logging activist Chut Wutty was shot dead by police in a remote southwestern province while taking journalists to the site of illegal logging.
4Kidnappers
22mKidnappings have plagued the south of the country for decades, being most prevalent in Western Mindanao. They are mostly perpetrated by members or allies of Muslim terrorist organizations.
5Begging Syndicate
22mThe begging syndicate is an extremely powerful one. Begging is a profession, and a business worth millions of rupees in India’s cities.
6Carjacker
21mAn average of 150 vehicles are stolen a day in Malaysia.
