Chameleon

Jacob and the Lion: A Cult, A Gangster And A Billion Dollar Tax Fraud

September 24, 2026·39 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Jacob Kingston wanted money, status and the approval of his family. Then he met a charismatic Armenian oil tycoon called The Lion. What began with a deal over a shipment of stranded biofuel turned into a sprawling billion dollar scam where religious extremism, organized crime and green-energy policy collide.Listen to Michele’s podcast Kingdom of Fraud Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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