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Natwarlal (born Mithilesh Kumar Srivastava; 1912 — 25 July 2009) was an Indian fraudster known for his high-profile crimes and prison escapes, including having supposedly repeatedly "sold" the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort, the Rashtrapati Bhavan, and the Parliament House of India.
The outlandish schemes of these wily characters have never failed to attract public attention. Here are eight charlatans, con artists, and other tricksters who left legacies of mischief, deception, and amusement that linger on.
Jan 27, 2014 · INDIA TODAY traces the careerograph of this smooth-talking pastmaster of the confidence trick. His early escapades, quicksilver disappearances and his panache, all proclaim him the king of the con game.
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Sep 13, 2013 · As a confidence trickster, check forger, impostor, and escape artist, Frank Abagnale, before his nineteenth birthday, successfully performed cons worth millions of dollars while assuming no fewer than eight identities impersonating a Pan Am pilot, a Georgia doctor, a teacher, a Louisiana parish prosecutor, a U.S. Bureau of Prisons agent, and a ...
Aug 12, 2024 · Uncover the audacious tale of Natwarlal, the conman who famously sold the Taj Mahal thrice! Dive into the daring escapades and mystery of this legendary trickster. India's iconic monument, The Taj Mahal, is valued at more than a $1 Billion USD today.
Sep 13, 2020 · Mithilesh Kumar Srivastava, or Natwarlal, belonged to a rare breed of crooks called ‘thought criminals’. He did not need a gun or weapons to rob people of their hardearned cash or stickup a shop. His expertise lay in vanishing not only from the scene of crime but also from jails all over the country.
Join us on an exhilarating journey through the fascinating world of Natwarlal, exploring the captivating tales and intricate strategies of this legendary con...
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