Vassilis Paleokostas, aka “Greece’s Robin Hood,” has been on the lam for 14 years. In his absence, legends of his generosity have grown. But no one knows where he is, or if the stories are even true.  Here’s what we do know: there’s a million Euro bounty out for Vassilis, and a 24-hour task force trying to track him down. When he robs banks, he shares the money with the poor. When he kidnaps industrialists -- and he only kidnaps those who are known for unfair labor practices -- they give baffl...
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Episode List

Introducing: The Good Thief

Jun 27th, 2023 5:05 PM

Introducing the first season of OUTLAWS: The Good Thief. We’re on the trail of Vassilis Paleokostas, Greece’s most-wanted man—a real-life Robin Hood known for stealing from the rich to give to the poor. Fourteen years ago, after pulling off a string of unbelievable heists, Vassilis disappeared. Where is he now? And why does his legend still have such a hold on people?    Like what you hear? Follow us @kscope_nyc on Twitter and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Good Thief - Ep 1. How to Rob Banks and Influence People

Jul 12th, 2023 4:01 AM

Miles and the team learn how Vassilis and his gang pulled off the biggest bank robbery in Greek history without firing a single shot. Like what you hear? Follow us @kscope_nyc on Twitter and Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Crook Needs a Mentor

Jul 19th, 2023 4:01 AM

Every bank robber has to start somewhere. We track down the man who taught Vassilis the art of crime.   Like what you hear? Follow us @kscope_nyc on Twitter and Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Autobiography of a Good Thief

Jul 26th, 2023 4:01 AM

A mysterious manuscript gives us an inside look at Vassilis’s first prison escape, and explains how his moral code took shape.   Like what you hear? Follow us @kscope_nyc on Twitter and Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gentleman’s Guide to Kidnapping

Aug 2nd, 2023 4:01 AM

Vassilis spends his loot seeing the world, until he and Nikos stumble into a new idea: kidnapping.   Like what you hear? Follow us @kscope_nyc on Twitter and Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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