American Greed Episode 39: Fool's Gold

Case File

Fool's Gold

  • The Conman
  • To some, he's an elusive Nigerian businessman. To others, Dr. Henry Jones is an amateur pop music kingmaker and CEO of his own entertainment company. Jones shoots lavish videos around the world and spends millions of dollars on young, sexy, winnable pop stars. But, where is the money coming from?
  • Double Life
  • Jones says he maintains close ties to world leaders... and big money. He claims to broker a secret deal -- a transaction of 20-thousand tons of gold. Jones needs investors. He partners with two men trying to raise cash for Tri Energy, a clean burning coal venture. Will Jones make their financial dreams come true?
  • All That Glitters
  • Investors sign up for the golden opportunity. Millions are raised. But, Jones takes most of it. He spends it on his female singers, giving them clothes, jewelry and even a Ferrari. Investors become suspicious and Jones begins to lose his luster.
  • The Scam
  • Dr. Henry Jones is running a Ponzi scheme. Before it's over, he'll bring in more than $32 million dollars. How long will it take the authorities to track him down and bring him to justice?

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