

The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman
2022-01-18 · 42 min / episode · ★ 6.7
This harrowing docuseries explores, a cruel conman masquerading as a British spy manipulates and steals from his victims, leaving ruined families in his wake.
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