The Lazarus Heist
BBC World Service investigates North Korea's billion-dollar state-sponsored hacking operation.
Podcasts Like The Lazarus Heist
If you loved The Lazarus Heist, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Cybercrime, Fraud, Organised crime shows.
Why listeners love The Lazarus Heist
The Lazarus Heist expands what true crime can mean — the criminals are a state, the victims are financial institutions, and the stakes are geopolitical. Essential for understanding modern crime.
Binge Factor
8/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like The Lazarus Heist
The Pitcairn Trials
Investigation into the Pitcairn Island sexual abuse trials and the community complicity that surrounded them.
Coining It
Coining It is a six-part documentary podcast from Global, hosted by Lewis Goodall, about a Blackpool man and a Bitcoin platform glitch. Episode guide and where to listen.
Anatomy of a Scam
Explains how scams work in Australia and who runs them.
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
Hunting Warhead
CBC/Vice's award-winning investigation into the international hunt for a dark web child abuse network.
Sweet Bobby
Tortoise Media's definitive account of a years-long catfishing scheme — one of the most-discussed UK true crime podcasts of the decade.
The Retrievals
True crime fans interested in medical crime, systemic bias, and the treatment of women in healthcare; essential for anyone who has ever been dismissed by a doctor.
Dr. Death
True crime fans interested in medical crime, institutional failure, and white-collar predators — compelling for anyone who has ever trusted a doctor blindly.
British Scandal
The obvious companion to American Scandal — a season-by-season anthology of Britain's biggest political and institutional scandals.
Scam Factory
Wondery investigates people tricked into working at scam call centres in Myanmar under armed guard — the trafficking operation behind the messages you dismiss as spam.
I Am Not Nicholas
BBC Studios tracks Nicholas Rossi, a man accused of sexual assault who spent years evading justice by claiming to be someone else entirely.
Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes
Ronan Farrow's raw tapes from the Weinstein investigation — including what NBC refused to broadcast.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lazarus Heist (original) | — | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| The Pitcairn Trials | Serialised | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| Coining It | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| Anatomy of a Scam | Serialized | Australia | — |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Hunting Warhead | — | Canada | 9/10 |
| Sweet Bobby | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Retrievals | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Dr. Death | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to The Lazarus Heist?
The best alternatives to The Lazarus Heist are podcasts that share its Cybercrime, Fraud, Organised crime focus and compelling format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love The Lazarus Heist?
The Lazarus Heist is known for its compelling approach to Cybercrime and Fraud. It scores 8/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it. It has earned a "Must Listen" rating from our editorial team.
Where can I listen to The Lazarus Heist?
The Lazarus Heist is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.