Xander, a true crime podcast host, is intrigued with the story of Chia Teck Leng - a finance manager at Asia Pacific Breweries who swindled over $100 million from banks to fuel his gambling addiction.
With help from his producer Priya, Xander digs into the case by speaking to key people in Chia's
Xander traces Chia’s final moments before his arrest, uncovering the ridiculous amounts he was betting. As Chia’s debts grow and cheques bounce, the consequences catch up. Was he ever in control? Directed by Ken Minehan Written by Juliana Seah Produced by Savitha Arumugam and Toh Shermin Sound Design: Gryd Executive Producers: Audrey Anthoney and Jeevan Nathan Commissioning Editor: Shamala Rajendran This podcast series is produced by Protagonist by M for CNA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Xander finds out more about the women in Chia’s life: true love or part of his scheme? As his fraud and bets escalate, he’s trapped in a cycle of deception. How much longer can he play this game? Directed by Ken Minehan Written by Juliana Seah Produced by Savitha Arumugam and Toh Shermin Sound Design: Gryd Executive Producers: Audrey Anthoney and Jeevan Nathan Commissioning Editor: Shamala Rajendran This podcast series is produced by Protagonist by M for CNA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Xander uncovers how Chia Teck Leng began his scheme, using APB’s name for loans, stealing funds, and silencing doubters. As he gains trust, foreign banks fuel his fraud. How far will he go to hide it? Directed by Ken Minehan Written by Juliana Seah Produced by Savitha Arumugam and Toh Shermin Sound Design: Gryd Executive Producers: Audrey Anthoney and Jeevan Nathan Commissioning Editor: Shamala Rajendran This podcast series is produced by Protagonist by M for CNA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Podcast host Xander investigates Chia Teck Leng’s 20-year-old case, uncovering the truth behind the man and his first taste of gambling. Was Chia a skilled player, or just a man chasing a losing hand? Directed by Ken Minehan Written by Juliana Seah Produced by Savitha Arumugam and Toh Shermin Sound Design: Gryd Executive Producers: Audrey Anthoney and Jeevan Nathan Commissioning Editor: Shamala Rajendran This podcast series is produced by Protagonist by M for CNA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
About A Gambler's Bluff
Xander, a true crime podcast host, is intrigued with the story of Chia Teck Leng - a finance manager at Asia Pacific Breweries who swindled over $100 million from banks to fuel his gambling addiction.
With help from his producer Priya, Xander digs into the case by speaking to key people in Chia's
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