Gregor McGregor (Securities Fraud - 19th Century style)

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Oct 16, 202316:44Society & Culture

“Rather fail with honour, than succeed by Fraud” Sophocles If only Gregor McGregor had spent more time studying the Classics. This week Paul and Mikey go hunting for a Scottish rogue and find themselves marooned on Centr...

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