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Winner of the Jhalak Prize & Plutarch Award, this captivating narrative unveils the extraordinary tale of a Ghanaian con artist who orchestrated one of the 20th century's most audacious frauds. Following Ghana's independence from Britain in 1957, the nation became a target for opportunists eager to exploit its resources. Amidst political turmoil, including the military ousting of President Kwame Nkrumah and accusations of gold theft, John Ackah Blay-Miezah emerged as a charismatic scammer. Claiming to be the custodian of a fictitious Nkrumah trust fund worth billions, he lured investors with promises of wealth in exchange for small contributions. Throughout the 1970s and '80s, his scheme ballooned, netting hundreds of millions from thousands of victims worldwide. Blay-Miezah confounded figures like Henry Kissinger and scandalized Shirley Temple-Black, all while living lavishly and evading capture with the help of ex-SAS soldiers. Despite numerous attempts to bring him down, he continued to deceive lawyers, businessmen, and investigators globally. The narrative explores Blay-Miezah's audacious exploits against a backdrop of Cold War complexities and African aspirations, revealing the untold story of a grifter who outsmarted the West at its own game.

The astounding, never-before-told story of how an audacious Ghanaian con artist pulled off one of the 20th century’s longest-running and most spectacular frauds. Following Ghana's independence from Britain in 1957, the nation became a target for opportunists and Western interests eager to seize its assets. A CIA-backed military junta ousted President Kwame Nkrumah, falsely accusing him of hiding the country’s gold. Enter John Ackah Blay-Miezah, a charismatic scammer who declared himself the custodian of a fictitious Nkrumah trust fund worth billions. He lured investors with promises of wealth in exchange for “investments” to release the nonexistent fund. Throughout the 1970s and '80s, he and his accomplices, including Ghanaian officials and Nixon’s former attorney general, scammed hundreds of millions from thousands of believers. Living in luxury, Blay-Miezah deceived lawyers, financiers, and businessmen while evading FBI capture. American prosecutors deemed his scheme “one of the most fascinating—and lucrative—in modern history.” The narrative explores Cold War entanglements, international finance, and postcolonial betrayal, revealing how history often unfolds through deception.