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. With a binge factor of 8/10, it sits among the most compulsively listenable shows in the genre.
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
BBC investigation into a coin dealer fraud operation that cost victims millions.
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.
Hunting Warhead
CBC/Vice's award-winning investigation into the international hunt for a dark web child abuse network.
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.
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
Fraudacious
Novel and BBC Studios trace how a London boutique owner was drawn into befriending a client posing as a wealthy Russian socialite.
Scamanda
True crime fans fascinated by con artists, medical fraud, and the psychology of long-term deception within close-knit communities.
British Scandal
The obvious companion to American Scandal — a season-by-season anthology of Britain's biggest political and institutional scandals.
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.
Two-Faced: John of God
Exactly Right and iHeart investigate João Teixeira de Faria, the Brazilian 'spiritual healer' known worldwide as John of God, accused of abuse by hundreds.
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.
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 | Serialised | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| Sweet Bobby | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Hunting Warhead | — | Canada | 9/10 |
| The Retrievals | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Fraudacious | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Scamanda | 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.
How long are episodes of The Lazarus Heist?
Episode lengths for The Lazarus Heist vary. Check the show's feed on your preferred podcast app for the most accurate information.
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.
What is the best episode of The Lazarus Heist to start with?
The Lazarus Heist has standalone episodes — start with whatever case sounds most interesting to you.