$293 Million Heist: How One Man Tricked All of Australia

Wonder August 11, 2025
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This episode of Australian Crime Stories reveals the unbelievable true story of John Friedrich, Australia's greatest con man, who defrauded banks of hundreds of millions in the 1980s. The documentary uncovers how he transformed a non-profit into a global search and rescue organization, all while building an empire on lies and non-existent assets. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. Subscribe to WONDER to watch more documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/WonderDocs Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonderChannel WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

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