“The end and aim of spying in all its five varieties is knowledge of the enemy; and this knowledge can only be derived, in the first instance, from the converted spy.” — Sun Tzu, The Art of War Introduction Espionage is one of the world’s oldest professions. Long before satellites,
Introduction For some time, I’ve noticed that we are not learning from history. Not because knowledge is unavailable, but because we spend more time being educated by strangers on social media—people chasing their promotion, likes, and followers. And in that endless flow of content, I recently saw the most telling
A Season of Calm—and Criminal Opportunity For most Australians, Christmas represents stability. It is the one period when business slows, households unwind, and attention shifts from routine to celebration. But in fraud investigations—as in intelligence operations—this seasonal slowdown creates the perfect conditions for exploitation. During the 2024–25 holiday period, Australians
Introduction—When Desperation Becomes a Business Model I was one of those naïve people who believed in everything and anything—especially when desperation was my closest companion. During the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), I lost everything. I lost not just money or stability, but everything. At one point, I was sleeping in
Introduction—Death in the Age of Digital Gold In my line of work, death is never just an ending—it is evidence. Whether it happens on a battlefield, in a boardroom, or inside a prison cell, every death carries a story of motive, opportunity, and consequence. For decades, I have examined how
