He wasn’t just part of the scam—he enforced it.

In this episode of Fugitive Files, we investigate Egbe Tony Iyamu, the alleged "Chief Butcher" of the Cape Town chapter of Black Axe—a dangerous transnational criminal network linked to romance scams, wire fraud, and intimidation tactics that targeted U.S. victims for over a decade.

According to U.S. federal prosecutors, Iyamu and his co-conspirators used fake identities on dating sites and social media to manipulate victims into sending thousands—sometimes millions—under the illusion of love. When sweet words didn’t work, threats followed. Victims who hesitated were blackmailed, emotionally tortured, and coerced into silence.

But the crimes didn’t stop at romance. Authorities say the Black Axe network also laundered money through fake businesses and engaged in business email compromise schemes designed to steal from American companies.

Iyamu played a central role—not only in the scams but as a top enforcer in the organization. As the group’s so-called "Chief Butcher," he was reportedly tasked with maintaining order through fear and discipline.

Now, Egbe Tony Iyamu is wanted by the U.S. government for:

• Wire fraud

• Conspiracy to commit wire fraud

• Money laundering

• Conspiracy to commit money laundering

This is a global manhunt. And it’s far from over.

This is Fugitive Files. Let’s get into it.

They turned the emergency system into a weapon.

In this episode of Fugitive Files, we investigate the chilling digital crime spree led by Thomasz Szabo of Romania and Nemanja Radovanovic of Serbia. From late 2020 through early 2024, these two foreign nationals allegedly orchestrated a series of “swatting” and bomb threat incidents designed to terrorize and confuse.

According to federal indictments, Szabo and Radovanovic targeted a wide array of victims—from private citizens to U.S. government officials, religious institutions, businesses, and even a major university. Their goal? To provoke armed law enforcement responses by fabricating emergency situations, putting innocent lives at serious risk.

Radovanovic, using a string of aliases, is specifically wanted by the U.S. Secret Service, and both men now face serious federal charges. Authorities emphasize the gravity of their actions—not just for the trauma inflicted on victims, but for the dangerous strain placed on law enforcement resources.

They are charged with:

• Conspiracy to Commit Swatting and Bomb Hoaxes

• Making Threats to Injure or Kill

• Misuse of Emergency Services

Warrants for their arrest have been issued, and they remain international fugitives.

This is Fugitive Files. Let’s get into it.

He helped build one of the world’s most notorious digital money laundering machines—then watched it crumble under the weight of U.S. federal charges.

In this episode of Fugitive Files, we explore the case of Allan Esteban Hidalgo Jimenez, the former manager of Liberty Reserve, a Costa Rica–based digital currency platform that operated in the shadows of the global financial system from 2006 to 2013. Liberty Reserve became a magnet for cybercriminals and dark web transactions, thanks to its complete lack of identity verification and regulatory oversight.

According to federal investigators, Liberty Reserve processed over $8 billion in illicit transactions. Jimenez, along with founder Arthur Budovsky, allegedly played a critical role in facilitating money laundering, credit card fraud, identity theft, and other criminal activity across borders.

He now faces charges of:

• Conspiracy to commit money laundering

• Operation of an unlicensed money transmitting business

• Conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business

The takedown of Liberty Reserve was one of the largest actions ever taken against a digital currency provider and marked a turning point in cyber-financial regulation. While Budovsky was captured and convicted, Jimenez's status remains murky—his name continues to surface in court documents and investigative reports, but he has evaded the spotlight.

This is Fugitive Files. Let’s get into it.