Con Juan
Juan Carlos Guzman Betancur is a con-man like no other. He's smuggled his way into more than 50 countries, stolen millions of dollars, and deceived pretty much everyone he's ever met. In this podcast series, investigative reporter Darrell Brown teams up with former Metropolitan Police Detective Christian Plowman to take a journey through Juan's crimes - to unpack his extraordinary life - and to try and find him... it's a journey which takes two years, and spans the globe.
Why does Juan Carlos do the things he does? You might not believe the answer.
Series Episodes
Episode 9: BONUS 1 - More Juan Carlos
If you've listened to the whole series - then you're probably wanting to hear more from Juan Carlos, about his life of crime, his time on the run, and the reasons for his behaviour. In the next few episodes, we'll be sharing some of the extraordinary stories and conversations which didn't make the series, as well as catching up with some of the contributors from the show - to see what they made of his final interview. Listen to all the bonus content exclusively on Whats The Story's subscription channel, where you can also find ad-free access to all of their original podcast series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 mins
28 November 2022 Finished
Episode 8: Why Become A Conman?
With our time opposite Juan Carlos coming to an end, attention turns to WHY he chose a life of crime. From his up-bringing in Colombia, to an unlikely criminal education and a desire for retribution, Juan explains his decisions. And put on the spot, he has some surprising revelations about his life and his future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
32 mins
9 November 2022 Finished
Episode 7: How To Be A Conman
After two years of searching, we finally get the chance to quiz Juan Carlos on his life as one of the world's most elusive conmen. And we begin by asking HOW he tricks his victims, travels the world illegally, and stays one step ahead of the police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
32 mins
9 November 2022 Finished
Episode 6: A Travelling Juan
Hold on tight listeners, because this episode - like everything else in Juan Carlos’ world - is unbelievable. Darrell meets a friend of Juan’s, who travelled with him as recently as 2019, and who has plenty to reveal about the man he thought was a wealthy diplomats son! After learning about Juan's recent movements, the net closes... and finally, after a two year search, Darrell receives the voicemail he’s been waiting for. Is this the moment where he meets the man, the myth, and the motivation for this entire podcast? Join us to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 mins
2 November 2022 Finished
Episode 5: Crossing The Line
In the latest instalment of Con Juan, we go back to the very beginning - and try to piece together the jigsaw of Juan’s childhood. After Juan reveals the reasons for his life-choices, to a judge, we examine whether his claims hold any merit, and ask if his upbringing in Colombia led him to a life of crime? From Colombia to Canada, Darrell discovers how Juan once talked himself into trouble on the Canadian border. And - hot on Juan’s tail - a social media breakthrough inches us ever closer to finding the man himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
33 mins
2 November 2022 Finished
