After 18 months in a notorious Bahamian prison, Viktor walks free. But he’s still being hunted. The Czechs put him... more

Still reeling from the failed deal, investors begin to believe that Viktor may have double-crossed them. US Law enforcement also... more

Viktor and his investors await the Azeris’ approval of the oil deal they hope will trigger the ultimate payday. They... more

Just days after his swanky Christmas party in Aspen, Viktor starts recruiting his high-flying guests for his next grand plan:... more

Mired in a bribery scandal and wanted by the Czech authorities, Viktor flees to the Bahamas with his young family... more

With the old Czech communists ousted, Viktor finds his one true talent— making money. Lots of it. He rapidly amasses... more

How it all started: After escaping communist Czechoslovakia, the wily young Viktor orchestrates a trip to America by posing as... more

Christmas 1997. Viktor Kožený, a charismatic financial whiz kid from the former Czechoslovakia, throws a lavish party at his $20-million... more

A charming young Czech promises staggering returns. An entire country’s oil industry is up for grabs. America’s top investors want... more