Bananama Republic Tropical Journalism from Panama

Bananama Republic goes embedded at offshore finance event full of horse-whispering, force-feeding and water-boarding, organized by the Escape Artist scam factory.

Scams & Frauds

Did Francisco Armani and Monte Friesner meet in jail?

By Okke Ornstein | February 10, 2014

Francisco Armani claims he was in jail with Monte Friesner in the US, before the latter teamed up with Don Winner of Panama Guide.

Scams & Frauds

Kenneth Rijock, or the narco laundry man strikes again

By Okke Ornstein | February 9, 2014

Kenneth Rijock's attempts to smear a journalist, his partner and a Syria humanitarian campaign are met with disgust and rejection.

Scams & Frauds

Keren Visser-Katz, Sustainable Capital Group and Greenrock Invest

By Okke Ornstein | January 30, 2014

Keren Visser-Katz now listed as co-founder of sustainable capital group after marketing gig at Israel based Greenrock Investment scam.

Scams & Frauds

Sustainable Capital Group in yet another reorganization

By Okke Ornstein | January 24, 2014

Sustainable Capital Group, formerly Silva Tree, is undergoing yet another "reorganization", according to Patrick Visser. That includes mysterious new directors.

Scams & Frauds

Dallas World Aquarium threatens lawsuit after being caught in sloth heist

By Okke Ornstein | October 3, 2013

After having been caught in dubious pygmy sloth rustling through Bocas, the Dallas World Aquarium threatened to sue the publication that reported on the case.

Scams & Frauds

Revolution tower screwed

By Okke Ornstein | October 3, 2013

Water leaks in the elevator shaft have caused major electrical problems at landmark building.