In the neon-lit heart of New York’s Chinatown, the Flying Dragons turned extortion, gambling, and heroin into an empire that ruled the neighborhood by fear and silence. At the center was Johnny “Onionhead” Eng, a quiet, calculating boss who transformed a street gang into the muscle of an international drug pipeline. From the hidden mahjong parlors of Mott Street to violent showdowns with rival gangs, Eng’s reign defined an era when Chinatown lived under rules outsiders could never fully under...
In the world of cryptocurrency, few rises were as meteoric—and few downfalls as devastating—as that of Do Kwon. Once hailed as a visionary, he built an empire on TerraUSD and Luna, coins that promised stability but delivered ruin. When the system crumbled in 2022, more than $40 billion vanished, shattering lives and shaking global markets. What followed was a fugitive’s flight across borders, an international manhunt, and eventual capture. This is the true story of ambition, deception, and on...
He promised love, but delivered heartbreak—and a $2 million trail of deception. Christopher Earl Lloyd mastered the art of the romance scam, using dating apps and sweet talk to lure victims into his web. Behind the charming messages and carefully crafted lies was a man funding a lavish lifestyle on stolen dreams. This episode exposes the schemes, the victims who came forward, and the investigation that brought him down.
Frank Bourassa didn’t just break the law—he rewrote the rules of counterfeiting. With unmatched precision, he produced over $250 million in flawless fake U.S. bills, flooding the underground economy before law enforcement even knew his name. This is the story of how one man built the most audacious money-printing operation in modern history—and the moment his empire of paper came crashing down.
John Ackah Blay-Miezah was no ordinary con man—he was a global illusionist who built an empire on charisma, deception, and the desperate hopes of thousands. From the slums of Ghana to luxury hotel suites in Zurich and Philadelphia, Blay-Miezah convinced the world that he controlled a $27 billion secret trust left by Ghana’s first president. What followed was one of the largest, most audacious scams in modern history. This gripping true crime story unravels how a man with no degree, no money, ...
Danny Pang promised safety. What he delivered was one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in Asian-American history—over $800 million gone. He sold trust, built on image, and when the truth caught up, the story ended in tragedy.
Ramon Abbas lived like a billionaire—private jets, designer suits, and luxury penthouses in Dubai. To his 2.5 million Instagram followers, he was a global success story. But behind the filters and flexing was one of the biggest cybercriminals the U.S. has ever prosecuted. This is the true story of how Hushpuppi stole millions through email scams, defrauded American businesses, and built a digital empire of lies—until the FBI came knocking. From Lagos to Los Angeles, this is the rise and fall ...
He rose from Hong Kong street gangs to become the feared boss of a U.S. Triad. Then, after prison, he reinvented himself as a reformed hero—mentoring kids, shaking hands with politicians, and winning community awards. But behind the mask, Raymond “Shrimp Boy” Chow was still running a criminal empire. This is the jaw-dropping true story of a gangster who conned San Francisco, ordered murders behind closed doors, and brought down a California state senator—before the FBI finally exposed the tru...
efore the feds kicked in the doors, before the headlines screamed “Dark Web Drug Kingpin,” Ross Ulbricht was a Texas kid with big ideas about freedom, privacy, and personal choice. But when he turned those ideas into Silk Road—a billion-dollar black market hidden in the depths of the internet—he set off a digital revolution that shook the world. This is the true story of how a soft-spoken libertarian became the most wanted man online, outsmarted the system for years, and ultimately paid the p...
He said he was here to help the people. That Celsius would destroy the banks, return power to the public, and give everyday people a way out of the system. But behind Alex Mashinsky’s charm was a dangerous lie—one that would cost thousands of investors billions. In this episode, we dive deep into one of the biggest financial collapses in crypto history. From his rise as a tech pioneer to his fall as a convicted felon, this is the full story of how Mashinsky sold a dream and delivered devastat...
On a quiet February morning in 1997, two men turned a Los Angeles neighborhood into a war zone. Armed with assault rifles and body armor, they faced off against outgunned police in a 44-minute firefight that would change American law enforcement forever. This gripping, real-life account takes you inside the chaos, courage, and consequences of the most infamous shootout in U.S. history.
The Barbie Bandits didn’t wear ski masks—they wore eyeliner and confidence. But what started as a “fun” robbery unraveled into addiction, exploitation, and a cautionary tale about fame and consequence.
Amado Carrillo Fuentes moved cocaine by the ton in jumbo jets, ran the Juárez Cartel like a corporation, and vanished in death as mysteriously as he rose in life. This is the story of the man who redefined organized crime—and disappeared into legend.
On June 18, 2018, the world watched as news broke of XXXTentacion’s murder. What began as a normal day ended in tragedy. This episode retraces the artist’s final hours, the four men who planned his killing, and the legacy he left behind
They smiled, they seduced, they killed. Erika Covington and Arionna Taylor prowled the Las Vegas Strip looking for easy marks, but when their game turned violent, it shocked the city. This is the true crime story of how two young women turned to murder, leaving a family shattered and a city haunted.
Anthony Gignac wore the mask of a Saudi prince, fooling New York’s luxury scene with tales of billion-dollar oil deals and palace connections. But his empire was built on forged documents and stolen credit cards. This is the gripping story of greed, deception, and the man who fooled a city built on status.
Brilliant, cold, and obsessed with detail—Ramzi Yousef was the architect behind the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the failed Bojinka plot. His tactics changed aviation, intelligence, and American life forever.
Robert Hansen was a quiet baker by day—but by night, he kidnapped women, flew them into the Alaskan wilderness, and hunted them like prey. This is the chilling story of the man who turned murder into a game—and how one woman’s escape brought it all crashing down.
She posed as a German heiress, charmed New York’s elite, and lived a life of luxury she couldn’t afford. Anna Sorokin, better known as Anna Delvey, scammed hotels, banks, and her own friends in a breathtaking fraud that exposed the city’s obsession with wealth and status. This is the story of how ambition, deception, and greed collided in the heart of Manhattan—and how it all came crashing down.
Janet Yamanaka Mello was living like royalty—luxury cars, designer bags, and 31 properties across the country. But behind the glam was a scam. In this episode, we uncover how a trusted U.S. Army financial manager created a fake nonprofit to steal over $100 million meant for military families. From forged documents to Fendi shopping sprees, this is the story of how greed, access, and no accountability turned one woman into The Gucci Goddess.