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 understand. This is the story of how the Flying Dragons rose, thrived, and ultimately fell—leaving behind a legend as enduring as the streets they once controlled.
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The Fugitive Founder: Do Kwon and the $40 Billion Illusion
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 one of the largest financial frauds in modern history.
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Swipe, Match, Steal: The Romance Scam
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.
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Paper King: The $250 Million Counterfeit Empire
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.
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The Prophet of Illusion: The Unbelievable Rise and Ruthless Cons of John Ackah Blay-Miezah
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, and no fear manipulated diplomats, celebrities, and common dreamers alike—leaving behind a myth that outlived him.
“Crimes Across America” takes you deep into the nation’s criminal underworld, uncovering shocking cases, untold stories, and the dark realities of crime. From organized crime syndicates and financial masterminds to violent offenders and high-profile frauds, we break down how these criminals operated, how law enforcement caught them, and the lasting impact of their crimes. Through in-depth research and storytelling, we go beyond the headlines to expose the greed, power, and deception that drive America’s most gripping cases. Every crime has a story—we’re here to tell it.
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