The Oligarchs of Greece

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Greece’s powerful oligarchs exert influence over business, finance and media.

And the government sees the oligarchs as some of the biggest tax evaders in Greece.

Journalist and author Misha Glenny speaks with anchor Marco Werman about Greece’s ultra-wealthy.

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