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Fraud Files: The Rise and Fall of Theranos—Blood, Lies, and Billions Lost

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Lissin Team · Aug 13, 2026
Fraud Files Weekly

Fraud Files: The Rise and Fall of Theranos—Blood, Lies, and Billions Lost

Each week, we expose a new corporate crime—this episode unravels Theranos’ shocking collapse from inside out.

In this episode of Fraud Files, we delve into the dramatic rise and catastrophic fall of Theranos, the biotech startup that promised revolutionary blood-testing technology. Through investigative storytelling, we uncover how deception was built into the company's core, who was complicit, and how billions were lost when the truth finally emerged. Listeners will gain insight into the high-stakes world of corporate fraud and the importance of oversight in innovation.

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