The Conman Who Faked His Death to Avoid Bankruptcy | Fakes, Frauds & Scammers

Mar 27 2023

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How did a seemingly innocent photo expose one of the UK’s biggest cons? This is the story of a British prison officer who drowned in a dramatic canoeing accident but then reappeared five years later after he walked himself into a police station. VICE World News speaks to Fmr. Superintendent Tony Hutchinson and journalist David Leigh, who investigated one of Britain's most sensational scandals and tracked down a con artist couple who almost got away with the perfect crime. --- In a series of candid interviews, we relive some of the most audacious scams and fraudulent stunts of our time from the mouths of the perpetrators themselves. Whether it’s money, fame or simply an addiction to lying, we find out what motivated these tricksters and whether the highs, lows and ramifications were worth it in the end. Watch more from this series: I Went Undercover in a Scam Call Center -