Swedish conman ‘El Silencio’ learns fate for duping Pablo Escobar fans with fake flamethrowers

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By Ross O'KeefeAug 1, 2026, 3:31 pm45 pts
That's the dream Swedish con man Olof Kyros Gustafsson sold to fans looking for a piece of the famed cartel don — before they realized they were duped, according to a new sentencing document released Friday.

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