What is the episode about?
Catch Me If You Ken introduces the listener to the enigmatic figure Ken Chew Wen Long , also known by names such as Kenrick Long Yanai. In this first episode, host and reporter Natalie Robehmed uncovers how Ken managed to build a series of extremely convincing yet false identities to gain the trust of investors and individuals worldwide. From posing as an heir to a billion-dollar fortune to appearing as a successful real estate mogul or crypto genius, Ken Chew Wen Long has allegedly managed to swindle his victims out of enormous sums of money. The episode focuses on the mechanisms he used to create credibility, including the use of luxurious facades and complex financial stories that made it almost impossible for outsiders to see through the deception until it was too late.
The case behind the episode
The case of Ken Chew Wen Long is an international investigation into what is described as a modern, high-tech version of the classic con artist. By exploiting the opacity that often characterizes the cryptocurrency market, Ken has allegedly used shell companies and intricate transaction patterns to hide and move stolen funds across borders. In the episode, Natalie Robehmed interviews several individuals who were drawn into Ken's sphere. Through personal accounts, a picture emerges of a man who not only stole money but also systematically undermined his victims' judgment by weaving them into a web of lies. The case spans multiple continents and involves complex legal challenges, as the alleged crimes were committed in an international void where digital currency and shifting identities make traditional police tracking difficult.
About the podcast
The podcast Catch Me If You Ken is produced by Sony Music in collaboration with Campside Media, which has previously been behind acclaimed true crime productions. The series is an in-depth journalistic investigation that seeks to map out Ken's entire career as an alleged con artist. Natalie Robehmed brings her experience as a business journalist to bear in deconstructing the financial aspects of the case while maintaining a focus on the human costs. The series is available to subscribers on The Binge, while it is released weekly on mainstream platforms.