The Forbidden Method) is a Latvian investigative news program produced by Latvijas Televīzija (LTV).
During the Operation segment LTV journalists use both public information and hidden camera to research a popular subject in Latvia.
During the Discussion segment host Guntis Bojārs interviews usually 3 experts or politicians on their observations while watching the Operation.
Almost all the series (except for specials) begin with the following introductory phrase read by Aigars Rozenbergs: We'll probably be condemned, but, forgive us, sometimes it's the only way to find out the reality of events, the law and the true face of society.
In this special a journalist from Latvijas Televīzija worked in restaurant chain Tokyo City and documented using a hidden camera a sustained tax evasion scheme.