In the neon-lit heart of New York’s Chinatown, the Flying Dragons turned extortion, gambling, and heroin into an empire that ruled the neighborhood by fear and silence. At the center was Johnny “Onionhead” Eng, a quiet, calculating boss who transformed a street gang into the muscle of an international drug pipeline. From the hidden mahjong parlors of Mott Street to violent showdowns with rival gangs, Eng’s reign defined an era when Chinatown lived under rules outsiders could never fully under...
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In the neon-lit heart of New York’s Chinatown, the Flying Dragons turned extortion, gambling, and heroin into an empire that ruled the neighborhood by fear and silence. At the center was Johnny “Onionhead” Eng, a quiet, calculating boss who transformed a street gang into the muscle of an international drug pipeline. From the hidden mahjong parlors of Mott Street to violent showdowns with rival gangs, Eng’s reign defined an era when Chinatown lived under rules outsiders could never fully under...
The Prophet of Illusion: The Unbelievable Rise and Ruthless Cons of John Ackah Blay-Miezah
Crimes Across America
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3 months ago
The Prophet of Illusion: The Unbelievable Rise and Ruthless Cons of John Ackah Blay-Miezah
John Ackah Blay-Miezah was no ordinary con man—he was a global illusionist who built an empire on charisma, deception, and the desperate hopes of thousands. From the slums of Ghana to luxury hotel suites in Zurich and Philadelphia, Blay-Miezah convinced the world that he controlled a $27 billion secret trust left by Ghana’s first president. What followed was one of the largest, most audacious scams in modern history. This gripping true crime story unravels how a man with no degree, no money, ...
Crimes Across America
In the neon-lit heart of New York’s Chinatown, the Flying Dragons turned extortion, gambling, and heroin into an empire that ruled the neighborhood by fear and silence. At the center was Johnny “Onionhead” Eng, a quiet, calculating boss who transformed a street gang into the muscle of an international drug pipeline. From the hidden mahjong parlors of Mott Street to violent showdowns with rival gangs, Eng’s reign defined an era when Chinatown lived under rules outsiders could never fully under...
