The Master of Disguise: How Gilbert Chikli Scammed Millions with a Latex Mask
The Master of Disguise: How Gilbert Chikli Scammed Millions with a Latex Mask

The Master of Disguise: How Gilbert Chikli Scammed Millions with a Latex Mask

August 10, 2025 9:00am
26:52
Season 1
Episode 95

In one of the most outrageous and sophisticated scams in modern European history, Franco-Israeli con artist Gilbert Chikli posed as high-ranking government officials — including France’s Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian to convince CEOs, religious leaders, and billionaires to wire him millions. Using realistic silicone masks, Skype calls, and elaborate fake offices, Chikli orchestrated a fraud that netted over €100 million between 2006 and 2019.This is the true story of how power, persuasion, and pure nerve turned one man into the architect of a global con and how it all came crashing down.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Duration:26:52
Published:August 10, 2025 9:00am
File Size:61.5 MB
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In one of the most outrageous and sophisticated scams in modern European history, Franco-Israeli con artist Gilbert Chikli posed as high-ranking government officials — including France’s Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian to convince CEOs, religious leaders, and billionaires to wire him millions. Using realistic silicone masks, Skype calls, and elaborate fake offices, Chikli orchestrated a fraud that netted over €100 million between 2006 and 2019.This is the true story of how power, persuasion,...

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