In part 2 of Targeted, experts break down how the the campaign against Gaurav Srivastava was executed and why it was so devastating. How the great modern-day arbitrers of truth - Google, Wikipedia and mainstream media outlets like the WSJ and the FT were spun a tale which they bought hook, line and sinker, and became unsuspecting participants in a vindictive smear campaign.

When Gaurav Srivastava, a commodities investor with in the energy sector partnered with Dutch oil trader, Niels Troost, he had no idea what he as in store for. Not only was Srivastava unknown as to Troost’s true intentions, Srivastava foudn himself the victim of a smear campaign.

On the Targeted podcast, Gaurav Srivastava tells host Zach Abramowitz his first inkling that something was up with business partner Niels Troost. Srivastava heard stories about Troost’s former business partners and how shady they were, but now he realises that he placed his trust in the wrong person.

On episode 4 of @TargetedPodcast tells the story of one of the sophisticated smear campaigns ever seen. From respected businessman and community leader, Gaurav Srivastava found himself a pariah with his reputation torn to shreds. This is a tale of how a smear campaign happened and why it was so effective. When it comes to money and power, some will do anything in order to keep hold of it.

Listen to find out how Gaurav Srivastava found himself the victim of a smear campaign designed to take down him, his career and worst of all, his family.

Targeted Podcast Trailer: What does it mean to be targeted?Gaurav Srivastava was targeted by a smear campaign accusing him of being a fraud.