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Persona: The French Deception

Audible | Pineapple Street Studios 4 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

This podcast tells the story of Gilbert Chikli, one of the greatest con artists of all time, who scammed millions from powerful people. Host Evan Ratliff investigates how Chikli evaded the law and became a folk hero. The show explores the golden age of scammers and the power of seduction.

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Genius | 2 Jun 6, 2022 00:46:50 Gilbert Chikli was known to friends and family in Israel as a flamboyant local celebrity, a Robin Hood figure, and an innovator who by necessity ended up on the wrong side of the law. But as Chikli galivants around town with new yachts and suitcases of money, the French authorities begin closing in. The situation may call for a daring escape.Persona: The French Deception is the story

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Introducing - Persona: The French Deception May 23, 2022 00:02:39 What does it feel like to pick up the phone and scam someone out of $50 million? This is the story of Gilbert Chikli, one of the greatest con artists of all time. Host and award-winning journalist, Evan Ratliff, investigates how Chikli successfully duped some of the world’s most powerful people into handing over their fortunes. He explores how Chikli evaded the law for years and became a

Persona: The French Deception

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