Fugitive Files

Every Monday, a new file opens. FUGITIVE FILES is the true crime podcast covering fugitives on the run from the FBI — from wanted killers and international scammers to cult leaders, con artists, and criminals hiding in plain sight. We break down the manhunts, fake identities, shocking mistakes, near captures, and the investigations that brought them down… or failed to. Some fugitives disappear for decades. Some are still out there. New episodes every Monday. Because the case is never closed. Link to listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fugitive-files/id1896535256

Fugitive Files is a true crime podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Jimenez Calderon: Power, Exploitation & the International Sex Trafficking Empire

  Aug 17, 202626 min

  A powerful criminal network. Vulnerable young women. And an international trafficking investigation that exposed a disturbing system of exploitation operating across borders. In this episode of Fugitive Files, we examine the case of the Jimenez Calderon brothers, accused of leading a sophisticated sex trafficking organization that allegedly recruited women from impoverished communities and transported them through a network of coercion, intimidation, and abuse. Federal investigators say the operation relied on false promises of jobs, relationships, and financial opportunity before victims were allegedly trapped in a system designed to generate profits for those at the top of the organization. The investigation uncovered allegations of violence, threats against victims and their families, and a criminal enterprise that operated across multiple countries while attempting to evade law enforcement scrutiny. As authorities worked to dismantle the network, the case became one of the most significant international sex trafficking prosecutions involving organized crime figures with extensive cross-border connections. In this episode, we break down the trafficking allegations, the methods investigators say were used to control victims, the international manhunt that followed, and the broader questions about how criminal organizations exploit poverty, migration, and vulnerability for profit. New episodes every Monday. Some monsters don’t hide in the shadows — they hide in plain sight. Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fugitive-files/id1896535256 Stay alert. Stay aware.

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  Adam Gadahn: The American Who Became al Qaeda's Voice

  Jul 20, 202624 min

  A California teenager. An al Qaeda propaganda machine. And a treason case unlike anything America had seen in decades. In this episode of Fugitive Files, we examine the extraordinary story of Adam Gadahn, the California-born American who became one of al Qaeda's most recognizable spokesmen after appearing in propaganda videos calling for attacks against the United States. His transformation from an ordinary American citizen into a global terrorist figure led to one of the rarest criminal charges in U.S. history: treason. It was the first federal treason indictment against an American in more than half a century, reviving a charge that has almost disappeared from modern criminal law. But why is treason so rarely used today? We explore how the U.S. government's response to terrorism reshaped the legal landscape, why prosecutors often rely on terrorism statutes instead of treason, and what Gadahn's case reveals about national security, constitutional protections, and the evolution of modern justice. In this episode, we break down the charges, the propaganda campaign, the legal significance of the case, and the lasting impact of one of America's most infamous homegrown extremists. New episodes every Monday. Some monsters don’t hide in the shadows — they hide in plain sight. Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fugitive-files/id1896535256 Stay alert. Stay aware.

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  Farhad “Fred” Monem: Bribes, Rotten Food & the Fugitive Shepherd

  Jul 6, 202645 min

  A trusted state official. Millions in taxpayer dollars. And a corruption scandal so bizarre it allegedly ended with the accused hiding out as a shepherd in Iran. In this episode of Fugitive Files, we uncover the case of Farhad “Fred” Monem, the former Oregon Department of Corrections administrator accused of orchestrating a years-long bribery scheme that corrupted the state's prison food system. According to federal investigators, Monem accepted more than $1.2 million in kickbacks from food brokers in exchange for steering lucrative government contracts their way. Prosecutors allege the arrangement allowed vendors to profit while inmates were served spoiled, substandard, and sometimes unsafe food, all at the expense of Oregon taxpayers. As the investigation closed in, Monem allegedly vanished before he could be brought to justice. While his wife and several co-conspirators were convicted and sent to prison, authorities say Monem fled to his native Iran, where he has remained beyond the reach of U.S. law enforcement. The FBI and IRS have spent years trying to track him down, turning him into one of the more unusual white-collar fugitives on America's wanted lists. In this episode, we break down the bribery scheme, the millions that allegedly changed hands behind closed doors, the impact on Oregon's prison system, and the extraordinary story of a fugitive accused of trading a government office for life on the run. New episodes every Monday. Some monsters don’t hide in the shadows — they hide in plain sight. Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fugitive-files/id1896535256 Stay alert. Stay aware.

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  Rashawd Lamar Tulloch: Craigslist Scams, Crypto Laundering & a Global Fraud Empire

  Jun 29, 202635 min

  A bargain that never arrives. A wire transfer that disappears. And an international crime ring that allegedly turned online shopping into a multi-million-dollar scam. In this episode of Fugitive Files, we uncover the case of Rashawd Lamar Tulloch, one of the individuals accused of helping launder money for a sprawling criminal network that allegedly defrauded thousands of Americans through fake online listings. According to federal prosecutors, the organization flooded websites like Craigslist and eBay with advertisements for vehicles, equipment, and other high-value items that didn't actually exist. Victims were convinced to send payments through wire transfers and prepaid cards, only to discover they had purchased nothing at all. Investigators say the stolen funds were funneled through a sophisticated laundering operation involving cryptocurrency, allowing millions of dollars to move from American victims to overseas conspirators. What began as isolated fraud complaints eventually exposed an international organized crime enterprise stretching from small-town America to Romania. The investigation led to sweeping federal indictments, multiple extraditions, and one of the largest online fraud crackdowns in recent years. In this episode, we break down the scam, the crypto money trail, the global law enforcement operation, and how an online marketplace fraud scheme evolved into a transnational criminal empire. New episodes every Monday. Some monsters don’t hide in the shadows — they hide in plain sight. Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fugitive-files/id1896535256 Stay alert. Stay aware.

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  Elaine Escoe: Fake Businesses, COVID Cash & a $35 Million Jackpot

  Jun 22, 202637 min

  A global pandemic. Emergency relief funds. And a fraud scheme that prosecutors say turned government aid into a multi-million-dollar payday. In this episode of Fugitive Files, we examine the case of Elaine Escoe, one of six defendants accused of participating in a massive COVID-relief fraud conspiracy that allegedly targeted programs created to help struggling businesses survive the pandemic. According to federal prosecutors, the group submitted dozens of fraudulent applications seeking nearly $35 million in taxpayer-funded assistance through programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Investigators allege that fake payroll records, inflated employee counts, and fabricated tax documents were used to convince the government that shell companies were legitimate businesses in need of help. Authorities say that once the money began flowing, the defendants allegedly moved funds through various accounts and businesses in an effort to conceal the source of the proceeds and disguise the scale of the operation. What was intended to be a lifeline for struggling entrepreneurs instead became, according to prosecutors, a blueprint for one of the most ambitious pandemic fraud schemes uncovered by federal investigators. In this episode, we break down the allegations, the paper trail, the billions of dollars distributed during the COVID era, and how emergency relief programs became a target for fraudsters chasing an unprecedented financial windfall. New episodes every Monday. Some monsters don’t hide in the shadows — they hide in plain sight. Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fugitive-files/id1896535256 Stay alert. Stay aware.

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