Anthony Gignac was your typical “average Joe.” That is, until he ran into trouble with the law. Now, his next big gig is being featured on HBO’s Generation Hustle. The show puts true crime together with character studies to reveal what makes people tick. Fame, money, power: everyone wants it, but at what cost? Anthony is featured in the eighth episode in the series. Get more details on Anthony below.
Get to Know Anthony Gignac
1) Anthony Gignac was originally born in Columbia. His adoptive parents raised him in Michigan. Growing up, he developed an appreciation for the finer things in life. So, this desire led him to do some crazy things to get what he wanted.
2) One of those crazy things was to impersonate a Saudi Arabian Prince. According to Forbes, this fake identity ran its course for over 3 decades. His alias was Sultan Bin Khalid Al-Saud. Anthony thought impersonating royalty would get him from “rags to riches” quickly.
3) He was arrested on fraud charges before. But, nothing could ever stick. That is, until 2017 rolled around. That’s when Anthony was arrested; he had charges going back to 1988! He managed to convince people like Fort Lauderdale designer Perla Lichi that his title and status meant something.
4) That charm was how Gignac swindled over 25 international clients, and got millions of dollars from them. He has to pay it all back of course. The luxe lifestyle he was living came to screeching halt. And so did the money train.
5) Anthony’s rise and fall was featured on an episode of American Greed. His episode of Generation Hustle is titled “Prince of Fraud.” The description reads: “Anthony Gignac developed a taste for the finer things – and to get them he assumes the persona of a Saudi Royal prince. Whether flying high with real-estate moguls or convincing banks to extend him lines of credit, Gignac earns his reputation through a combination of wit and bravado… but how long can he sustain the delusion before the authorities catch on?” It’s directed by Jeremiah Crowell.
Tune in to HBO Max’s Generation Hustle on April 22 to see Anthony’s full story.
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