Storyville (1997)
S25E03 The Hunt for Gaddafi's Billions
Episode Overview
This gripping Storyville documentary delves into the shadowy realm of spies, special forces, and political elites as they embark on a perilous quest to uncover Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s hidden billions. For 42 years, Gaddafi ruled Libya with an iron grip, treating the nation’s wealth as his personal treasury. Upon his death, he left behind a staggering fortune of $150 billion, sparking an intense scramble for his elusive riches. Two journalists track a mysterious $12.5 billion in cash that was secretly flown out of Libya shortly before Gaddafi's fall. In South Africa, they find an eyewitness who appears to hold crucial information, but just as he’s about to share evidence, the situation takes a dark turn, marking the beginning of a series of twists.
