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Every Monday, a new file opens. FUGITIVE FILES is the true crime podcast covering fugitives on the run from the FBI — from wanted killers and international scammers to cult...
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Every Monday, a new file opens.
FUGITIVE FILES is the true crime podcast covering fugitives on the run from the FBI — from wanted killers and international scammers to cult leaders, con artists, and criminals hiding in plain sight. We break down the manhunts, fake identities, shocking mistakes, near captures, and the investigations that brought them down… or failed to. Some fugitives disappear for decades.
Some are still out there. New episodes every Monday.
Because the case is never closed.
Link to listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fugitive-files/id1896535256
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FUGITIVE FILES is the true crime podcast covering fugitives on the run from the FBI — from wanted killers and international scammers to cult leaders, con artists, and criminals hiding in plain sight. We break down the manhunts, fake identities, shocking mistakes, near captures, and the investigations that brought them down… or failed to. Some fugitives disappear for decades.
Some are still out there. New episodes every Monday.
Because the case is never closed.
Link to listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fugitive-files/id1896535256
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17 AUG 2026 · A powerful criminal network. Vulnerable young women. And an international trafficking investigation that exposed a disturbing system of exploitation operating across borders.
In this episode of Fugitive Files, we examine the case of the Jimenez Calderon brothers, accused of leading a sophisticated sex trafficking organization that allegedly recruited women from impoverished communities and transported them through a network of coercion, intimidation, and abuse. Federal investigators say the operation relied on false promises of jobs, relationships, and financial opportunity before victims were allegedly trapped in a system designed to generate profits for those at the top of the organization.
The investigation uncovered allegations of violence, threats against victims and their families, and a criminal enterprise that operated across multiple countries while attempting to evade law enforcement scrutiny. As authorities worked to dismantle the network, the case became one of the most significant international sex trafficking prosecutions involving organized crime figures with extensive cross-border connections.
In this episode, we break down the trafficking allegations, the methods investigators say were used to control victims, the international manhunt that followed, and the broader questions about how criminal organizations exploit poverty, migration, and vulnerability for profit. New episodes every Monday.
Some monsters don’t hide in the shadows — they hide in plain sight.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fugitive-files/id1896535256
Stay alert. Stay aware.
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20 JUL 2026 · A California teenager. An al Qaeda propaganda machine. And a treason case unlike anything America had seen in decades.
In this episode of Fugitive Files, we examine the extraordinary story of Adam Gadahn, the California-born American who became one of al Qaeda's most recognizable spokesmen after appearing in propaganda videos calling for attacks against the United States. His transformation from an ordinary American citizen into a global terrorist figure led to one of the rarest criminal charges in U.S. history: treason. It was the first federal treason indictment against an American in more than half a century, reviving a charge that has almost disappeared from modern criminal law.
But why is treason so rarely used today? We explore how the U.S. government's response to terrorism reshaped the legal landscape, why prosecutors often rely on terrorism statutes instead of treason, and what Gadahn's case reveals about national security, constitutional protections, and the evolution of modern justice. In this episode, we break down the charges, the propaganda campaign, the legal significance of the case, and the lasting impact of one of America's most infamous homegrown extremists. New episodes every Monday.
Some monsters don’t hide in the shadows — they hide in plain sight.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fugitive-files/id1896535256
Stay alert. Stay aware.
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13 JUL 2026 · A hospital brought to its knees. An international sporting event thrown into chaos. And a cyberattack so destructive that it caused billions in damage across the globe.
In this episode of Fugitive Files, we investigate the six Russian military intelligence officers accused of carrying out some of the most devastating cyberattacks in modern history. Federal prosecutors allege that members of the GRU's infamous Unit 74455 launched a series of operations targeting governments, businesses, hospitals, elections, and critical infrastructure around the world. Among the attacks was the notorious NotPetya malware outbreak, a digital weapon that spread far beyond its intended targets and left a trail of financial devastation across multiple continents.
Investigators say the same group was also linked to attacks on Ukraine's power grid, the 2018 Winter Olympics, and efforts to disrupt democratic institutions abroad. One American victim, a Pennsylvania healthcare system, reportedly suffered major operational failures and financial losses as a result of the cyber intrusions. Despite years of investigation and public indictments, the accused officers remain beyond the reach of U.S. authorities, prompting a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to their capture.
In this episode, we break down the cyberattacks, the digital battlefield of modern espionage, the global fallout from state-sponsored hacking, and the hunt for the men accused of turning computer code into a weapon of international chaos. New episodes every Monday.
Some monsters don’t hide in the shadows — they hide in plain sight.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fugitive-files/id1896535256
Stay alert. Stay aware.
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6 JUL 2026 · A trusted state official. Millions in taxpayer dollars. And a corruption scandal so bizarre it allegedly ended with the accused hiding out as a shepherd in Iran.
In this episode of Fugitive Files, we uncover the case of Farhad “Fred” Monem, the former Oregon Department of Corrections administrator accused of orchestrating a years-long bribery scheme that corrupted the state's prison food system. According to federal investigators, Monem accepted more than $1.2 million in kickbacks from food brokers in exchange for steering lucrative government contracts their way. Prosecutors allege the arrangement allowed vendors to profit while inmates were served spoiled, substandard, and sometimes unsafe food, all at the expense of Oregon taxpayers.
As the investigation closed in, Monem allegedly vanished before he could be brought to justice. While his wife and several co-conspirators were convicted and sent to prison, authorities say Monem fled to his native Iran, where he has remained beyond the reach of U.S. law enforcement. The FBI and IRS have spent years trying to track him down, turning him into one of the more unusual white-collar fugitives on America's wanted lists.
In this episode, we break down the bribery scheme, the millions that allegedly changed hands behind closed doors, the impact on Oregon's prison system, and the extraordinary story of a fugitive accused of trading a government office for life on the run. New episodes every Monday.
Some monsters don’t hide in the shadows — they hide in plain sight.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fugitive-files/id1896535256
Stay alert. Stay aware.
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29 JUN 2026 · A bargain that never arrives. A wire transfer that disappears. And an international crime ring that allegedly turned online shopping into a multi-million-dollar scam.
In this episode of Fugitive Files, we uncover the case of Rashawd Lamar Tulloch, one of the individuals accused of helping launder money for a sprawling criminal network that allegedly defrauded thousands of Americans through fake online listings.
According to federal prosecutors, the organization flooded websites like Craigslist and eBay with advertisements for vehicles, equipment, and other high-value items that didn't actually exist. Victims were convinced to send payments through wire transfers and prepaid cards, only to discover they had purchased nothing at all. Investigators say the stolen funds were funneled through a sophisticated laundering operation involving cryptocurrency, allowing millions of dollars to move from American victims to overseas conspirators. What began as isolated fraud complaints eventually exposed an international organized crime enterprise stretching from small-town America to Romania. The investigation led to sweeping federal indictments, multiple extraditions, and one of the largest online fraud crackdowns in recent years.
In this episode, we break down the scam, the crypto money trail, the global law enforcement operation, and how an online marketplace fraud scheme evolved into a transnational criminal empire. New episodes every Monday.
Some monsters don’t hide in the shadows — they hide in plain sight.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fugitive-files/id1896535256
Stay alert. Stay aware.
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22 JUN 2026 · A global pandemic. Emergency relief funds. And a fraud scheme that prosecutors say turned government aid into a multi-million-dollar payday.
In this episode of Fugitive Files, we examine the case of Elaine Escoe, one of six defendants accused of participating in a massive COVID-relief fraud conspiracy that allegedly targeted programs created to help struggling businesses survive the pandemic. According to federal prosecutors, the group submitted dozens of fraudulent applications seeking nearly $35 million in taxpayer-funded assistance through programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Investigators allege that fake payroll records, inflated employee counts, and fabricated tax documents were used to convince the government that shell companies were legitimate businesses in need of help.
Authorities say that once the money began flowing, the defendants allegedly moved funds through various accounts and businesses in an effort to conceal the source of the proceeds and disguise the scale of the operation. What was intended to be a lifeline for struggling entrepreneurs instead became, according to prosecutors, a blueprint for one of the most ambitious pandemic fraud schemes uncovered by federal investigators.
In this episode, we break down the allegations, the paper trail, the billions of dollars distributed during the COVID era, and how emergency relief programs became a target for fraudsters chasing an unprecedented financial windfall. New episodes every Monday.
Some monsters don’t hide in the shadows — they hide in plain sight.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fugitive-files/id1896535256
Stay alert. Stay aware.
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15 JUN 2026 · A media mogul. A state-owned oil giant. And a corruption scandal that allegedly siphoned millions through a maze of shell companies and secret bank accounts.
In this episode of Fugitive Files, we dive into the case of Raúl Gorrín Belisario, the Venezuelan businessman accused of helping orchestrate a massive international money laundering scheme tied to the country's state-owned oil company, PDVSA. Federal prosecutors allege that Gorrín and a network of powerful insiders moved illicit funds through a complex web of offshore entities, financial intermediaries, and international transactions designed to conceal the true source of the money. At the center of the allegations are claims of bribery, political influence, and the misuse of public resources for private enrichment.
Investigators say the operation helped create a class of ultra-wealthy insiders known as the "boliburgues"—individuals who allegedly profited from their connections to Venezuela's political and economic elite while ordinary citizens faced economic collapse. The case spans multiple countries, millions of dollars, and years of financial maneuvering that authorities claim violated anti-corruption and money laundering laws.
In this episode, we examine the allegations, the financial trail, the rise of Venezuela's elite power brokers, and the international manhunt for one of the most prominent fugitives accused in the sprawling PDVSA corruption scandal. New episodes every Monday.
Some monsters don’t hide in the shadows — they hide in plain sight.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fugitive-files/id1896535256
Stay alert. Stay aware.
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8 JUN 2026 · A pregnancy that never existed. A web of lies that fooled almost everyone. And a crime so horrifying that it stunned even seasoned investigators.
In this episode of Fugitive Files, we examine the case of Taylor Parker, the Texas woman convicted of murdering 21-year-old Reagan Hancock in a desperate and calculated attempt to steal her unborn child. Prosecutors argued that Parker spent months constructing an elaborate fantasy, convincing friends, family, and even her boyfriend that she was pregnant through fake medical records, staged photos, and carefully crafted social media posts. But as the deception began to unravel, investigators say Parker took her lies to an unimaginable extreme.
The evidence presented at trial painted a chilling picture of planning, manipulation, and obsession. From burner phones and fabricated documents to the events that unfolded on the day Reagan Hancock was killed, prosecutors argued that every step was part of a scheme designed to maintain a pregnancy that never existed. The jury ultimately agreed, sentencing Parker to death after hearing testimony about the devastating impact on Reagan's family and the life that was stolen before it had the chance to begin.
In this episode, we break down the fake pregnancy, the shocking murder, the courtroom revelations, and the disturbing trail of deception that led to one of the most notorious criminal cases in recent memory. New episodes every Monday.
Some monsters don’t hide in the shadows — they hide in plain sight.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fugitive-files/id1896535256
Stay alert. Stay aware.
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8 JUN 2026 · Two hackers. Thousands of stolen corporate filings. And a cybercrime scheme that allegedly turned confidential financial secrets into millions of dollars.
In this episode of Fugitive Files, we unravel the case of Artem Radchenko and Oleksandr Ieremenko, two Ukrainian nationals accused of pulling off one of the most audacious financial hacks in modern history. Federal prosecutors allege the pair infiltrated the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR system, gaining access to highly sensitive earnings reports before they were released to the public. With advance knowledge of market-moving information, investigators say the conspirators and their associates were able to trade ahead of the news and profit on a massive scale.
What began as a sophisticated phishing operation allegedly evolved into an international cybercrime network that compromised thousands of confidential filings from publicly traded companies. The investigation drew the attention of the FBI, the U.S. Secret Service, and federal prosecutors, who described the breach as a direct attack on the integrity of the financial markets. Today, both men remain fugitives, with the U.S. government offering $1 million rewards for information leading to their arrests.
In this episode, we examine the hacking operation, the race to exploit secret financial information, the global investigation that followed, and how two alleged cybercriminals became some of America's most wanted fugitives. New episodes every Monday.
Some monsters don’t hide in the shadows — they hide in plain sight.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fugitive-files/id1896535256
Stay alert. Stay aware.
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1 JUN 2026 · A burning federal facility. Multiple aliases. And a fugitive who allegedly left behind a crucial piece of evidence.
In this episode of Fugitive Files, we examine the case of Ronald Scott Watson, the man accused of participating in a violent arson attack on an Atlanta ICE facility in July 2020. Federal prosecutors allege that Watson helped carry out a coordinated assault involving incendiary devices and explosives, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage to government property. What followed was a sprawling federal investigation that would place Watson on the FBI's wanted list and spark a nationwide search.
According to investigators, DNA recovered from blood found on a lighter fluid bottle at the scene became a key piece of evidence linking Watson to the attack. Authorities also allege that he has used multiple aliases while evading capture and may have spent time in the Pacific Northwest. As the manhunt continues, law enforcement officials have warned that Watson should be considered armed and dangerous due to his criminal history.
In this episode, we break down the allegations, the forensic evidence, the federal investigation, and the ongoing effort to locate one of America's most wanted fugitives. As questions linger about where Watson may be hiding, the search for answers remains far from over. New episodes every Monday.
Some monsters don’t hide in the shadows — they hide in plain sight.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fugitive-files/id1896535256
Stay alert. Stay aware.
Every Monday, a new file opens. FUGITIVE FILES is the true crime podcast covering fugitives on the run from the FBI — from wanted killers and international scammers to cult...
show more
Every Monday, a new file opens.
FUGITIVE FILES is the true crime podcast covering fugitives on the run from the FBI — from wanted killers and international scammers to cult leaders, con artists, and criminals hiding in plain sight. We break down the manhunts, fake identities, shocking mistakes, near captures, and the investigations that brought them down… or failed to. Some fugitives disappear for decades.
Some are still out there. New episodes every Monday.
Because the case is never closed.
Link to listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fugitive-files/id1896535256
show less
FUGITIVE FILES is the true crime podcast covering fugitives on the run from the FBI — from wanted killers and international scammers to cult leaders, con artists, and criminals hiding in plain sight. We break down the manhunts, fake identities, shocking mistakes, near captures, and the investigations that brought them down… or failed to. Some fugitives disappear for decades.
Some are still out there. New episodes every Monday.
Because the case is never closed.
Link to listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fugitive-files/id1896535256
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| Organization | SAM N Studios |
| Categories | True Crime |
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