He successfully extorted over €80 million from his victims before his eventual capture. Key Details Release Date: December 1, 2022. Runtime: Approximately 90 minutes. Platform: Available to stream on Netflix .
He contacted wealthy individuals and business leaders, convincing them to secretly fund "special operations" (such as hostage rescues in Mali) to avoid leaving a paper trail. Il truffatore mascherato [1080p] (2022)
The documentary chronicles the rise and fall of Gilbert Chikli, focusing on his most brazen scheme: impersonating Jean-Yves Le Drian, the French Minister of Defense. He successfully extorted over €80 million from his
Chikli used a custom silicone mask and a voice-altering setup to pose as the minister during Skype video calls. Platform: Available to stream on Netflix
Features interviews with Gilbert Chikli, his former partners (Shirley Vacaint and Shirly Chikli), victims, and the investigators who brought him down. Viewing Guide The Masked Scammer Movie Review | Common Sense Media
(English title: The Masked Scammer ) is a French true-crime documentary released on December 1, 2022. Directed by Dominic Sivyer and Yvann Yagchi, the film explores the career of Gilbert Chikli, a notorious con artist who scammed the French elite out of millions of euros. Plot Summary