Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime Podcast

$200M Scam to Take Over the World | Frank Amodeo

Jun 27, 2025
Dive into the outrageous life of Frank Amodeo, a con artist who embezzled $200 million, aiming for world domination. While meeting with President Bush, he was plotting to form a massive private militia and negotiate arms deals. Uncover his bizarre story involving ambitions for military power and an intended coup in the Congo. Explore the psychological dynamics of his over-the-top dreams and see how close he came to executing them, all before the law caught up with him.
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Frank's Prison Law Firm

  • Frank Amodeo ran a legal 'law firm' inside prison, helping inmates with their legal cases.
  • He had an office, legal staff among inmates, and was respected despite his mania and delusions.
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Divine Interventions in Amodeo's Life

  • Frank Amodeo experienced several miraculous life-saving events which he interpreted as divine intervention.
  • These formed the foundation of his belief that he was preordained for a higher purpose.
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IRS Funds Fuel Corporate Empire

  • Frank used withheld payroll tax funds from many companies to invest and restructure failing businesses.
  • He diverted IRS money into his conglomerate, fueling rapid growth and attempts at world conquest.
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