Anthony Gignac's Frauds

How did a con man live as a Saudi prince for decades?

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48 mins

Explore the unbelievable story of Anthony Gignac, a man who spent decades pretending to be Saudi royalty while scamming millions. Discover how he fooled hotels, investors, and even billionaires by living as “Prince Khalid” with extreme luxury and confidence.

Ep 1:

The Prince Who Fooled America

A screaming 'kidnapped prince,' a trunk ride to Miami, and a Bogota orphan's desperate reinvention—meet Anthony Gignac, the boy who became Saudi royalty in his own mind.

Ep 2:

Behind Bars, Still Conning

A $200 million AmEx card, a shampoo-fueled jailbreak, and a homemade rocket—Anthony's cons only escalate once he's behind bars, proving prison can't cage his royal delusion.

Ep 3:

Foxy, Fame, and the Fake Fortune

With a diamond-collared chihuahua and a curated Instagram feed, Anthony builds his most convincing illusion yet, luring investors into a fake Saudi Aramco fortune worth millions.

Ep 4:

The Billionaire Who Called His Bluff

Anthony sets his sights on a real billionaire and the iconic Fontainebleau Hotel, extorting jewelry and cash—until one tiny dinner mistake unravels everything.

Ep 5:

Eighteen Years of Royal Lies

Betrayal, tragedy, and a federal courtroom reckoning close the case on the Prince of Fraud, as eighteen years in prison expose the empty cost of his lifelong lie.

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Discussions (5)

Zachery

Level 7 · 3 mo ago

I completely disagree that this was a perfectly executed con. Ordering pork while pretending to be a Saudi prince is the stupidest mistake I have ever heard. Not exactly a criminal genius.