Conned

The Spy

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A master manipulator and misogynist, one man managed to convince a number of victims to go into hiding fearing imminent attacks from terrorists. The con man controlled every aspect of their lives for 10 years, claiming to be an MI5 agent.

Robert Freegard was a serial conman who convinced his victims that he was a super spy. They were under threat, but he could keep them safe. To do so, they would need to do everything he said...