“Watch It Burn” by Jessica Camille Aguirre delves into the scandalous story of Gustav Daphne, a charismatic scammer who built his empire on fraud and deceit, navigating international criminal rings. Daphne exploited Europe’s carbon-emissions trading system, defrauding billions in what has been labeled the fraud of the century. The web of deceit encompasses celebrities, criminals, politicians, and even a man known as “the Brain”. Daphne, alongside Grégory Zaoui, another key figure in the scam, manipulated the system, sparking a tale of betrayal, ambition, and a quest for revenge. The captivating narrative provides a glimpse into the clandestine world of Daphne and his co-conspirators.
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