Jamieson O’Reilly’s life is a gripping tale of transformation. Growing up in one of Australia’s most disadvantaged communities, he was surrounded by crime, addiction, and violence from an early age. With a family legacy tied to organized crime, it seemed inevitable that he’d follow the same path. By his teens, he was involved in petty theft and later drawn into complex cyber fraud schemes linked to international crime networks.

A failed plan became the turning point. Rather than using his hacking skills for crime, he began identifying vulnerabilities for major companies. What started as a desperate attempt to escape poverty evolved into a career in cyber security. Today, Jamieson is the founder of Dvuln, a company that works with global banks, government agencies, and major enterprises, proving that even the darkest paths can lead to redemption.

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The fascinating life of former drug lord Stephen Mee really is what dramatised movies try to replicate. Originally from Northern Manchester, Stephen faced many challenges throughout his upbringing, including personal loss and family struggles. Despite discovering his artistic talent early on, he also became involved in a life of crime. It culminated in 1996, when he was given 30 years for importing class 'A' drugs. His stories about his involvement in the trafficking of millions of pounds and hundreds of kilos of cocaine with Turkish, Albanian, and Colombian crime groups beggars belief. Stephen served sixteen and a half years in prison. His life took a turn during his time in prison, where he pursued his passion for fine arts, leading to a transformative experience. He has now established himself as a professional artist, drawing inspiration from both his past and present experiences.

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Angela Kirwin spent over a decade working in some of the most notorious prisons in Britain, where she documented her experiences and the stories of the men she met in her book "Criminal."

On this podcast Angela told me the current prison system is failing the most vulnerable members of our society, as she discovered while working inside prisons. She believes that prison is not a separate world, but rather a place where the most damaged and vulnerable people in our society end up. Not only is the system ineffective, but it also contributes to habitual criminality, making society less safe and less humane. It is, she says, high time that governments take notice of this issue and implement steps to improve the situation.

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