Fraud, Laundering, and other Fish Crimes. Who was “The Codfather”?
About this episode
The episode explores the story of Carlos Rafael, known as 'The Codfather', and the challenges of regulating fisheries in the US.
For years, the New Bedford docks were home to one of the most notorious fraudsters in Massachusetts fishing history. His name is Carlos Rafael, but you might remember him as “The Codfather.” Besides being an exciting yarn full of conspiracy and crime, Carlos’s story ends up being a fascinating window into the challenge and perils of regulating fisheries in the US. This week on Say More, GBH News host and producer Ian Coss talks to host Shirley Leung about his new podcast series, “Catching the Codfather.” You can listen to the series here.
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