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The Fake Prince
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WTF FactsMay 18, 2026

The Fake Prince

The Fake Prince Anthony Gignac claimed to be Saudi royalty. He wore fake military medals and demanded caviar. Investors handed him over $8 million. He ran the scam for nearly 30 years, starting around 1988. The catch — he was born in Colombia and adopted in Michigan. FBI arrested him in Miami in 2017.

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