Mazur still does not reveal his face publicly due to the real threat to his life and his family, but he is an outspoken and prolific speaker and author. His work has not only inspired a great Bryan Cranston thriller replacement for fans of Your Honor, but continues to inform and inspire people from many walks of life, from federal agents to compliance officers.
Robert Mazur's Career After Infiltrating Pablo Escobar's Cartel Explained
Robert Mazur was instrumental in dismantling Pablo Escobar’s Medellín cartel. He is a renowned expert on international money laundering. As an undercover agent, he spent years infiltrating drug cartels. His firsthand experience with these groups has provided invaluable insights into their sophisticated money laundering techniques. Following his experiences detailed in The Infiltrator, Mazur embarked on another undercover operation. However, this time, his cover was compromised by a corrupt DEA agent working for the Cali cartel. As a result, Mazur was forced to disappear from public life to avoid becoming a target.
[Mazur] provides valuable insights to financial institutions and law enforcement agencies worldwide...
Mazur is now the author of two bestselling books, The Infiltrator and The Betrayal, detailing his undercover operations. He continues to share his expertise on money laundering and financial crime through speaking engagements, training sessions, and consulting services. He provides valuable insights to financial institutions and law enforcement agencies worldwide, helping them to combat illicit financial activities. His unique perspective and firsthand experience make him a sought-after expert in the field. Although Mazur is not ranked among Bryan Cranston’s best roles, he effectively captures “the deep anguish that deep cover can bring,” (per Variety).
Robert Mazur's Career Inspired Him To Write Books About His Experiences As An Infiltrator
Speaking on The Jordan Harbinger Show, Mazur spoke about why he stopped undercover work. The price his family was paying was not worth continuing, due to threats to his life. He therefore conceals his face in interviews. However, he is passionate about writing and speaking about his experiences as an infiltrator to educate the public on cartels that “cause more than 107,00 drug overdose deaths a year in America,” (LinkedIn). This makes for a thrilling subject for the crime drama – and although Bryan Cranston doesn’t need the next Breaking Bad, there’s no denying he excels in the role.
Mazur’s first book, The Infiltrator, inspired the 2016 movie of the same name, which was not the only 2010s crime movie charting on Netflix in 2024. The Betrayal (2022) is a sequel book to the former memoir, which chronicles his undercover work as a U.S. Customs agent within the drug cartel of Pablo Escobar and its associated network of corrupt BCCI bankers. Mazur's testimony played a crucial role in the subsequent legal proceedings against these criminals. The Betrayal provides a deeper insight into the sophisticated money laundering techniques employed by Colombian drug cartels during the 1990s.
What Is Robert Mazur Doing Now?
Mazur is currently fighting prostate cancer. In a guest column for the Tampa Bay Times, he said, “My goal is to be a tiny part of helping cancer victims from becoming a part of the unfortunate reality that roughly 375,000 men around the globe die from prostate cancer annually.” Mazur's physician caught his cancer at an early stage and he is likely to achieve cancer-free status. He took a methodical and investigative approach to visiting treatment centers and interviewed physicians to determine the methodologies and course of his treatment. He now offers what he has learned to other patients.
Since his bestselling novel which inspired The Infiltrator, Mazur has opened up about his time going undercover again. He told FOX 13, “The Americas are afire with corruption and that's why I felt it so important to get the truth out.” Specifically, he was looking for more explosive evidence of corruption in the financial industry. He is also the president of KYC Solutions, a global firm offering speaking, training, consulting, and expert witness services.
Source: Variety, LinkedIn, FOX 13, Tampa Bay Times
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Release Date July 13, 2016
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