The Pirate Raid That Threatened an International Trading Empire

Podcast: White Collar Crimes · Circle Of Insight Productions

Opublikowano: 2026-10-19

A single act of piracy in 1695 created a crisis for one of the world's most powerful commercial organizations. When Henry Every attacked a Mughal treasure ship, the English East India Company faced retaliation, disrupted commerce, and pressure to bring the criminals to justice. The robbery exposed how maritime crime could threaten international trade and diplomatic relationships. This episode examines the extraordinary financial and commercial consequences of a pirate attack that reverberated far beyond the Indian Ocean.