The Enablers: How the West Supports Kleptocrats and Corruption — Endangering Our Democracy

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In this urgent exposé, Frank Vogl shines a light on how Western banks, lawyers, real-estate brokers and art dealers enable global kleptocrats to launder ill-gotten gains—undermining democracy, fueling authoritarianism and threatening financial stability. Time to follow the money—and take action.

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In The Enablers: How the West Supports Kleptocrats and Corruption — Endangering Our Democracy, Frank Vogl delivers a gripping and deeply researched exposé that reveals how Western institutions—banks, law firms, accountants, lobbyists, and even art dealers—play a pivotal role in empowering some of the world’s most corrupt regimes.

With decades of experience in international finance and anti-corruption advocacy, Vogl traces the hidden networks that allow dictators and oligarchs to launder vast fortunes through Western financial systems. He exposes how these enablers turn a blind eye, profiting from secrecy while weakening democratic institutions and global stability.

Clear, urgent, and compelling, The Enablers challenges listeners to confront the uncomfortable truth: corruption isn’t just a foreign problem—it’s being fueled from within our own economies. Essential listening for anyone concerned about ethics, global justice, and the future of democracy.

AUTHOR/NARRATOR

Frank Vogl
Frank Vogl is a leading voice in the global fight against corruption. A former World Bank spokesman and international journalist for The Times of London, he co-founded two of the world’s foremost anti-corruption organizations: Transparency International and the Partnership for Transparency Fund. Drawing on decades of experience in finance, policy, and advocacy, Vogl has advised governments, NGOs, and business leaders on integrity and governance.

He is the author of The Enablers: How the West Supports Kleptocrats and Corruption—Endangering Our Democracy and Waging War on Corruption: Inside the Movement Fighting the Abuse of Power. Known for his incisive analysis and moral clarity, Vogl continues to speak globally on how unchecked greed and weak institutions undermine democracy—and what can be done to stop it.
Chris McDonnell
Chris McDonnell is a British-trained actor and acclaimed audiobook narrator, educated at the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA). His career spans theatre, television, and BBC radio, including work on the West End and at the National Theatre.

Now based in the U.S., Chris has narrated a wide range of audiobooks—from literary classics to thrillers and biographies—earning praise for his articulate, warm, and engaging delivery. With decades of experience and a passion for storytelling, he brings depth and authenticity to every performance.

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