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Netflix's 'Dirty Pop' Unveils Lou Pearlman's Fraudulent Empire Behind Iconic Boy Bands

The docuseries reveals the shocking financial crimes of the man who created 'NSYNC and Backstreet Boys.

  • Lou Pearlman orchestrated one of the largest Ponzi schemes in history while managing top '90s boy bands.
  • The series explores Pearlman's use of fraudulent investments to fund his music ventures and lavish lifestyle.
  • Interviews with band members highlight their unwitting involvement in Pearlman's schemes.
  • Pearlman was sentenced to 25 years in prison for his crimes and died in 2016 while incarcerated.
  • Over $400 million from Pearlman's schemes remains unrecovered, impacting countless victims.
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