Evil Genius

For centuries, brilliant minds have changed and shaped the world. From bank heists and the take-down of an airport, to breaking into a royal palace, these masterminds were born to out-smart the law.

From drug trafficking to one of the biggest bank heists in history, these criminals all had one thing in common: they committed their crimes underground.

It takes a mastermind to pull off a million, maybe even a billion, dollar swindle. Take a look at some of the most infamous hustlers in history.

From ruthless drug traffickers such as Pablo Escobar to a slick New York scam artist, we check out the masterminds who make their crimes disappear.

It takes a devious mind to engineer an impossible escape. Whether it's breaking out of a maximum security prison or evading a global manhunt, these brilliant criminals are experts at epic getaways.

A mastermind of government corruption, a team of college con artists, a psychopathic serial killer and one of the world's most cutting-edge drug lords each devise elaborate plots.