In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Charles Sobhraj was one of the most elusive con artists in the world. Though his cons were elaborate, he knew he would be able to prey on unsuspecting Western tourists traveling along the “Hippie Trail,” the road between Istanbul and Bangkok.
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Oct 2020
Herbalife Pt. 2: “Diet Shake Scam”
In 2012, investor Bill Ackman made it his mission to bring Herbalife down, citing unethical business practices. But the string of lawsuits, investigations, and news segments that followed did little to oust the billion dollar brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast ... Show More
46m 50s
Oct 2020
“The Hippie Trail Killer” Charles Sobhraj Pt. 1
Growing up in Vietnam, India and France in the 1940s and ‘50s, Charles Sobhraj never truly fit in anywhere — not even with his family. When they turned their backs on him for good, he became a con man smuggling cars, escaping debts, stealing from tourists… and breaking out of pri ... Show More
44m 16s
Sep 2025
Slipping Justice | The Story of “The Serpent” Charles Sobhraj
In 1970s Delhi, a charming French-speaking stranger lured a group of young travelers into his web with stories, drinks, and “medicine.” But the man they knew as “Daniel” was really Charles Sobhraj—The Serpent—a conman and killer whose final scheme was about to unravel. Author: Mi ... Show More
1h 3m
Aug 2025
SERIAL KILLER: "The Bikini Killer" Pt. 1
The "Bikini Killer" Charles Sobhraj was a master of disguise and a predator in plain sight. In Part 1, we follow his rise from rebellious teen to international thief, exposing how he manipulated passports, people, and systems to build a deadly web of deception. His first kill wou ... Show More
44m 55s
Oct 2020
“The Hippie Trail Killer” Charles Sobhraj Pt. 2
After spending years in and out of prison, Charles “The Serpent” Sobhraj was determined to make something of himself. To do that, he needed money — only now, he knew better than to leave behind any witnesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43m 41s
Aug 2025
SERIAL KILLER: "The Bikini Killer" Pt. 2
Charles Sobhraj wasn’t just a serial killer, he was an international conman who used charm, fake passports, and tranquilizers to trap his victims. In Part 2, we follow the escalating brutality of the "Bikini Killer's" crimes, the captives who fought back, and the shocking way he ... Show More
49m 38s
Apr 2022
36. Bikini Serial Killer : Charles Sobhraj (Pt.2) - India
By 1976, 5 people are dead within a small radius around a house in Bangkok. This house belongs to wealthy gem dealer Alain Gautier and his wife, Monique. But as of now, nobody had successfully drawn the connection between Alain and the deaths of foreign travelers on the hippy tra ... Show More
51m 34s