A man who convinced dozens of people that he was an Austrian consul. One of the greatest counterfeiters in history. "Hrabianka", through which many envoys had to explain themselves extensively. You can find their stories in the book "Przekręt. The greatest crooks of the Polish People's Republic and the Third Republic of Poland" by Patryk Pleskot.
A brilliant counterfeiter whose counterfeit banknotes are now more expensive than the originals. A fraudster-diplomat who honors to settle the bill for a hotel or dinner in a restaurant (because no one asks him to do so). A healer whose power even penetrates the TV screen. A seducer who drags every woman he meets to bed in record time.
Learn the stories of Polish crooks who became celebrities thanks to the book "Przekręt. The greatest crooks of the People's Republic of Poland and the Third Republic of Poland ”by Patryk Pleskot (Znak Horyzont 2017).
A false countess with whom half of the Polish parliament sleeps. Secret collaborator of the SB, betraying Solidarity, and then doing the same with the communists. Master steering wheel, thief of polonaises and the terror of Peweks, who escapes from militiamen several times, and finally literally collapses underground in the prison yard.
Seven characters, dozens of roles. One desire for fame and money. Breakout above average. But by taking shortcuts and at the expense of others. Literally - at a cost.
In the gloomy reality of the People's Republic of Poland and at the beginning of free Poland, these genius con artists became celebrities. They were loved by the crowds. Some for mocking the communist system. Others - because they gave hope.