A Gambler's Bluff

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 life: his conflicted best friend, a casino agent who enabled his addiction, and the determined inspector who arrested him. Chia ultimately received the highest sentence for a white-collar crime in Singapore's history; a 42-year prison sentence. A Gambler’s Bluff is a gripping journey into addiction, ambition, and the price of deception. Was Chia playing the game of his life, or did he simply miscalculate the stakes?

Publisher

CNA

Category

society & culture · true crime

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

26 Mar 2025

Latest episode

26 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

4 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Mar 2025

   A Gambler's Bluff: Double Down

   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? See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   26 Mar 2025

   A Gambler's Bluff: The Downfall

   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? See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   26 Mar 2025

   A Gambler's Bluff: A Dragon Rises

   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? See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

4. 

   26 Mar 2025

   A Gambler's Bluff: High-Stakes Love

   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? See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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YouTube views

1,399,130,112

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

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Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

0

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