The Dark Side of the Bitcoin Pharaoh | Cowboy Kings of Crypto

Who is the Bitcoin Pharaoh, AKA Glaidson Acacio dos Santos? Is this former preacher a crypto Robin Hood, and legitimate cryptocurrency investment broker, digitally redistributing wealth, helping the local ‘masses’ in Cabio Frio, Brazil profit from this new cyberspace gold rush, just like the white elites? Or is he a crook, a con artist, and a dangerous criminal crypto kingpin, violently controlling his territory and rightfully imprisoned, facing multiple charges of racketeering, money laundering, a host of other financial crimes, as well as 3 counts of murder. The answer you get to these questions will depend on who you ask.

This episode of Cowboy Kings of Crypto was made in 2022.

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[SnowdoniaSkies]

Always find it incredible when people put greed before common sense. If it looks too good to be true then typically it is.

[felipekazuo]

The people that fell for the scam believe that the scammer is innocent. Once a loser…

[Arthur-Silva]

He said “A gente sabemos” like a true carioca. 😂

[AgathaMontoto]

As a Brazilian and a carioca, I remember this so vividly! These people on TV "protesting" are literally doing this out of denial, but you know what they say, denial is a river in Egypt so it makes perfect sense hahaha it must hurt so bad being schemed to this level!

[MargaridaMatos_XX]

Cheguei a 93 mil hoje. Estou verdadeiramente grato por todo o conhecimento e informação que você me deu nos últimos meses. Comecei com 7 mil em janeiro.

[jimbarnhill]

Does he not immediately come off as Keenan doing a skit on all that or snl?

[neshirst-ashuach]

Lol at the guy trying to blame the "Pharos" arrest on him being black.

[rdrgtreer]

I scammed every single one of you, and yet, you still love me. This brings tears to my eye

[Paul_]

Not your keys not your coins, just buy btc and hold it - not that hard.

[andersonlynn]

Names his company gas lol, gas lighting everyone lol

[bellacfu]

What's the optimal strategy for someone with around $2000, or even less, to begin trading cryptocurrencies today?

[XxAngelWinsxX]

He had an image of himself as a "pharaoh", who builds pyramids. It sounds a bit on the nose.

[Jus]

The government should def have the money returned to the victims but boy the victims are blind to the crimes of the GAS guy. He's not just a fraudster but a killer. He should be getting life not 30 years.

[TheOpisGhey]

so sad to see so many people lose everything by a scammer and are so manipulated by him that they truly believe if this GAS company came back that they would get their money. Any excuse they can use instead of owning up and admitting that you lost everything to a fat guy in the tighter polo shirt ive ever seen.

[adamesmail-xn]

*VortexTrace* I wish there are more people like you out there. If I would have the knowledge, I would be part of your team in deed. Good bless you Vortextrace!!!Such a shame that the government that is supposed to do what you do, could care less, while you have to take matters into your own hands to do what authorities neglect to do, while talking our tax payers money….!!!

[ChrisJaystonedfree]

With the church behind you, heaven is the limit.

[diogob]

50 bucks that 80% in that Manifestation are Bolsonaro supporters 😂

[dcassus]

The woman that is shown protesting in support of him is a terrible actress. Not even her trusts what she's saying.

[Tboe]

Would all those people actually be backing him if they were not so invested in him financially

[youngmasterzhi]

It’s a shame that those who were invested in this kingpin remain GASlighted to this day