NEXT EPISODE OF CNBC'S "AMERICAN GREED" AIRS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3RD AT 9PM ET

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NEXT EPISODE OF CNBC'S "AMERICAN GREED"AIRS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3RD AT 9PM ET

Raffaello Follieri is young, handsome and was at the top of his game. He made millions with a successful real estate business. He hobnobbed with world leaders. And, found love with a Hollywood A-Lister, Anne Hathaway.

But Follieri drew worldwide attention and saw his American dream fall apart... when his Vati-con scandal was exposed.

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