Masterminds is a series that examines some of the most daring and complicated capers in history, telling the true stories of spectacular deceptions and the relentless police effort that went into exposing them.

Combining the mystery of a ‘whodunit’ with the thrill of a ‘howdunit’, this series explores every nuance of the planning and execution of cunning robberies, impersonations, heists and cons, revealing the true inside story behind some of the most impressive scams in recent history.