Ep 4. Mexico Money Machine

Locked Up Abroad season 5 episode 4, titled "Mexico Money Machine," follows the story of Steve Peterson, a businessman who found himself embroiled in a money laundering scheme while on a business trip to Mexico. Peterson, who was struggling financially, was approached by a Mexican businessman named Jorge who offered him a way to make a lot of money quickly. Peterson agreed to help Jorge launder money through his own business in exchange for a percentage of the profits.

At first, Peterson was excited about the opportunity to make some quick cash. He began depositing large sums of money into his company's bank account, but soon realized that he had gotten himself involved in something much bigger than he had anticipated. The money laundering scheme involved several other individuals, including drug dealers and corrupt bank managers, and Peterson grew increasingly nervous about the possibility of being caught.

Despite his growing anxiety, Peterson continued to work with Jorge and the others, depositing larger and larger sums of money into his company's account. However, when Peterson went to the bank to make a deposit of over $100,000, the bank manager grew suspicious and called the authorities. Peterson was arrested and charged with money laundering, facing the possibility of serving time in a Mexican prison.

While in prison, Peterson struggled to come to terms with the fact that he had made a terrible mistake. He had put his own financial interests above everything else and had gotten caught up in a criminal enterprise that he was not equipped to handle. He spent several months in jail, unsure of what his fate would be.

Eventually, Peterson was able to secure the services of a lawyer who helped him navigate the Mexican legal system. He was able to strike a deal with the prosecution, agreeing to provide information about the other individuals involved in the money laundering scheme in exchange for a reduced sentence.

Peterson's story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and the consequences of getting involved in criminal activity. Locked Up Abroad season 5 episode 4, "Mexico Money Machine," offers a gripping account of a man who found himself in over his head, struggling to extricate himself from a situation that could have cost him his freedom and his life.