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Retired Special Agent Robert Manzanares: 30 Years in Law Enforcement & Fighting Kleptocracy

Episode 12 In this compelling episode of Reasons We Serve, we sit down with Robert Manzanares, a retired Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agent with over 30 years of law enforcement experience. From his early days as a probation officer to cracking high-profile kleptocracy cases, Robert shares his incredible journey—including the infamous Obiang case, where he uncovered millions in stolen assets, including Michael Jackson’s sequined glove. 🔍 Key Highlights: From Probation to Federal Investigations: How Robert’s career evolved from state probation to tackling corruption, money laundering, and international crime. The Obiang Case: The shocking story of a corrupt minister who looted his country and spent millions on luxury boats, a Malibu mansion, and Michael Jackson memorabilia. Life as a Private Investigator: Why Robert left government work to help everyday people—like a New Jersey mom he saved from paying $1M in unfair alimony. The Real Cost of Service: How law enforcement impacted his family life and the lessons he learned about trust, resilience, and karma. 🎙️ Perfect for: True crime fans, law enforcement professionals, aspiring investigators, and anyone inspired by justice, perseverance, and second chances. 📌 SEO Keywords: #LawEnforcement #Kleptocracy #MoneyLaundering #HSI #ProbationOfficer #PrivateInvestigator #TrueCrime #MichaelJackson #ObiangCase #HomelandSecurity #FederalAgent #CrimeStories 🔗 Listen/Watch More: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | YouTube | Rumble | Vimeo 👍 Like, Share & Subscribe to Reasons We Serve for more stories from the women and men who protect our communities. To watch more interviews with retired and active duty cops and law enforcement, watch here:    / @reasonsweserve   Timecode/Chapters 0:00 - Intro 01:07 - What led you to law enforcement? 04:48 - Life lesson 10:19 - What does a probation officer do? 12:33 - The purpose of probation 15:12 - Working for the Department of Transportation extortion investigations 16:44 - Commercial driver's license investigation 22:01 - I started working for ICE/HSI 23:23 - I was recruited to work in the Kleptocracy Group 26:06 - The case led me to Michael Jackson's glove 34:05 - Becoming a PI 42:06 - Did being in law enforcement affect your family and the way you see people?