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Eike Batista: Golden grifter

Mining magnate Eike Batista was once Brazil’s richest person, but corruption led to his downfall. He oversaw huge oil, gas and logistics projects and became a celebrity playboy.

Mining magnate Eike Batista was once Brazil’s richest person, but corruption led to his downfall.

ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng lift the lid on a flashy and eccentric former billionaire who started out in gold mining. Batista then oversaw huge oil, gas and logistics projects but, after his investments crashed, the authorities ordered his arrest.

The podcast that tells tales of titans of technology, Wall Street moguls, pop stars, sporting legends, CEOs and entrepreneurs discusses how Batista built the world’s seventh biggest personal fortune while becoming a celebrity playboy in Brazil. Then Simon and Zing decide if he is good, bad, or just another billionaire.

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