Infraction Files

About Infraction Files

True crime podcasts in five minutes or less.

Publisher

The Files Network

Category

true crime · true crime

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Mar 2025

Latest episode

2 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Dec 2025

   Randy Lanier: Indy 500 Racer & Smuggler

   Randy Lanier recounts his journey from Indy 500 racer to drug smuggler, detailing his motivations and the consequences of his actions in this interview.

2. 

   30 Nov 2025

   The Murder Of Mia Zapata – 1993 Seattle Music Scene Killing

   This episode explores the tragic 1993 murder of Mia Zapata within Seattle's music scene, examining the investigation and its impact.

3. 

   30 Nov 2025

   No Prosecution for The Carman Family Deaths

   The episode examines the unprosecuted deaths within the wealthy Carman family, revealing potential insights into the complexities of legal proceedings.

4. 

   29 Nov 2025

   Bitfinex Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Heist Unmasked

   The episode unmasks Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan's billion-dollar Bitcoin heist, revealing the intricacies of their cryptocurrency money laundering conspiracy.

5. 

   29 Nov 2025

   Aspiring Content Creator found dead

   Investigators explore the suspicious death of a 22-year-old aspiring content creator after a van trip with her fiancé, complicated by uncooperative family members.

6. 

   3 Mar 2025

   The Cancer Fraudster Belle Gibson

   Today we’re talking about Belle Gibson – a social media influencer who built an empire on deception. She claimed to have terminal brain cancer, defied medical science, and convinced thousands to follow her journey. The only problem? It was all a lie. In the early two-thousand tens, Belle Gibson skyrocketed to fame as a wellness guru. She claimed she had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer at just 20 years old but had miraculously cured herself using natural remedies, diet, and holistic treatments—without chemotherapy. She documented her so-called healing journey on Instagram, where she amassed hundreds of thousands of followers. Her story resonated with people desperate for alternative treatments. It wasn’t long before her fame led to the launch of *The Whole Pantry*, a best-selling app and cookbook that promised a path to better health. Gibson wasn’t just selling recipes—she was selling hope. She claimed that a portion of her profits went to charity, including cancer research. People believed in her. They donated, they followed, and they bought into the dream she sold. But here’s the twist—Belle Gibson never had cancer. Investigations by journalists at the *Australian Women's Weekly* and *The Age* uncovered inconsistencies in her story. When pressed for medical records, she failed to provide any proof of her diagnosis. Soon, charities came forward, stating they had never received the promised donations. The facade was crumbling. In 2015, Belle Gibson finally admitted the truth. She had fabricated everything. There was no brain cancer, no miraculous recovery—just a web of lies. She was taken to court, fined over $400,000 for deceptive conduct, and became a symbol of the dangers of wellness culture gone wrong. The Belle Gibson scandal highlights the dark side of social media influence and the unregulated wellness industry. People searching for hope often fall victim to misinformation. It’s a cautionary tale: always question the sources, demand proof, and be wary of those profiting off personal tragedy. So what do you think? Should influencers like Belle Gibson face harsher legal consequences? Let’s discuss. That’s it for today’s episode. Listen for more scandals, crime and fraud in podcasts that are five minute or less, only on Infraction Files. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tune in next time for more shocking true stories.

Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100

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