They built an empire on strength—but not their own.

In this episode of Fugitive Files, we investigate Mihael Karner, the alleged mastermind behind one of the world’s most prolific illegal steroid trafficking networks. Alongside his wife Alenka and brother Matevz, Karner is accused of orchestrating a $50 million criminal enterprise that spanned the globe, involving over 200 websites, secret labs in Southeast Asia, and complex laundering schemes through shell companies and tax havens.

Despite being indicted in 2010 by the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts and later labeled a "drug kingpin" by President Obama in 2013, the Karner family slipped through the cracks. They remain fugitives to this day, reportedly operating from Slovenia—where an extradition treaty with the U.S. does not exist.

The U.S. Treasury has frozen assets linked to the Karner operation and imposed sanctions on 14 associated entities. A $5 million reward is now offered for information leading to Mihael Karner’s arrest.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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He didn’t steal the cards — he built the machine that made it possible.

In this episode of Fugitive Files, we unravel the story of Denis Gennadievich Kulkov, the alleged mastermind behind Try2Check, a dark web empire that helped cybercriminals verify stolen credit card numbers for nearly two decades.

Since 2005, Kulkov is accused of operating the notorious platform that enabled fraudsters to check the validity of millions of stolen credit cards — charging a fee per query and raking in an estimated $18 million in Bitcoin. While criminals cashed in, victims were left with drained accounts and shattered trust.

Now, U.S. authorities say they’ve traced his digital fingerprints across years of aliases and Bitcoin wallets — and they want him brought to justice. A $10 million reward has been issued for information leading to his capture.

Kulkov is currently at large and considered a major player in the cybercrime underworld. He faces federal charges of:

• Access device fraud

• Conspiracy to commit computer fraud

• Money laundering

• Operating an unlicensed money transmission business

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He had money. He had power. He had secrets.
And now, he's dead — but the story is far from over.

In this Fugitive Files: After Hours episode, we revisit the case of Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier accused of orchestrating a global sex trafficking network that preyed on underage girls for years. With ties to celebrities, politicians, and royalty, Epstein’s web of influence extended far beyond his private island and Manhattan townhouse.

But the headlines only scratched the surface.

We break down:

• The rise of Epstein’s wealth and power

• His 2008 sweetheart plea deal

• The disturbing evidence uncovered in 2019

• The criminal charges that finally caught up with him

• And the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death in federal custody

Though Epstein never stood trial, dozens of survivors continue to speak out — and investigations into his associates still ripple through the highest levels of society.

This isn’t just a case about one man.
It’s about the system that protected him.

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She said she was dying. Her friends gave everything to save her.
But the truth was more devastating than the diagnosis.

In this episode of Fugitive Files, we investigate Vanessa O'Rourke, a woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer to con loved ones out of thousands of dollars. According to the FBI, O’Rourke allegedly spun an elaborate web of lies, convincing friends and family she needed money for life-saving treatments and experimental therapy overseas.

But instead of hospital visits, she allegedly spent the money on vacations, luxury experiences, and personal indulgence—leaving behind heartbroken donors and shattered trust.

She now faces fifteen counts of wire fraud and is wanted by the FBI. A federal warrant for her arrest was issued in May 2018. She remains at large.

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He escaped prison — and vanished without a trace.
A convicted bank robber, parole violator, and drug trafficker, Larry Chism pulled off one of the most daring escapes in U.S. criminal history. And more than four decades later, he's still on the run.

In this episode of Fugitive Files, we investigate Larry Porter Chism, a former lawyer turned criminal who was serving a 40-year sentence for drug smuggling when he broke out of jail in 1978. According to the FBI, Chism used an armed assault during a prisoner transfer to make his escape, wounding officers and fleeing into obscurity.

Before his prison break, Chism was already a wanted man. His criminal resume includes:

• Armed bank robbery

• Conspiracy to distribute narcotics

• Assault on federal officers

• Escape from federal custody

Despite multiple sightings over the years — from the Deep South to Central America — Chism has never been caught. He remains one of the longest-running fugitives on the FBI’s Most Wanted list.

The reward? $25,000 for information leading to his capture.
The risk? He may still be armed and dangerous.

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