A police investigation is underway into a whisky barrel investment scam that has defrauded numerous victims out of millions of pounds. Reports indicate that individuals were misled into investing their life savings into overpriced barrels or barrels that do not exist. Some victims have even reported that they were sold the same barrels multiple times. Among those affected is a terminal cancer patient who lost their entire life savings to these scammers. The BBC has highlighted the plight of victims and is producing content to raise awareness about the issue, including a program titled 'Hunting the Whisky Bandits' available on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds.