Former Olympic athlete Ryan James Wedding has made headlines for a shocking reason – being accused of heading a drug ring that rivals that of notorious criminal El Chapo. Wedding, now a fugitive, has landed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking and murder.
Recent arrests of several Canadians linked to the case, including Wedding’s defense lawyer from Brampton, Ont., Deepak Paradkar, have shed light on the extent of the operation. With the FBI offering a reward of $15 million USD for Wedding’s capture, the case has captured global attention.
In a conversation with crime reporter Calvi Leon from the Toronto Star, host Richard Southern delves into the extraordinary journey of how a Canadian-born in Thunder Bay ascended to the ranks of America’s most wanted for his alleged leadership in a vast drug trafficking network.