The Serial Swindler

Jerald tells his version of the story from behind bars and the interview raises the question: Can you believe every word he says? Singapore’s first criminal forensic psychologist weighs in and gives us a peek into the mind of a serial swindler.

• 01:07 - Unexpected turn in police investigations

• 03:38 - Jerald’s defence lawyer

• 07:50 - Meeting Jerald in prison

• 09:32 - Jerald tells his side of the story

• 14:41 - Dr Majeed Khader, Singapore’s first criminal forensic psychologist, takes us inside the mind of a serial swindler

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To some of his victims, he’s a shrewd investor who is always on the lookout for the next business opportunity. To others, he’s searching for the love of his life. Who is the real Jerald Low? And how does he convince so many people to believe his web of lies?

• 05:16 - “Chris” recounts how Jerald left a deep impression on him

• 11:05 - Jerald offers Terrence Chew, his former secondary school classmate, a business proposition

• 16:05 - Veteran real estate agent Eugene Lim remembers a potential client who claims to be a rich Korean heir

• 20:13 - Jerald begins his love scam

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The Serial Swindler is a two-part CNA original podcast which examines: How does an ordinary person convince so many people to believe his audacious lies? And what makes a serial con-artist tick?

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