A Story Inspired On True Events
Set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, “The Fraud Game” follows Ramo, a Turkish expatriate running a successful restaurant in Cambodia. When his friend Jalal approaches him with a lucrative opportunity involving counterfeit U.S. dollars, Ramo reluctantly agrees to serve as a connection between buyers in Cambodia and suppliers in Turkey.
The deal quickly spirals into disaster when Aslah, a sophisticated fraudster in Istanbul, scams the group out of $100,000 using an elaborate bait-and-switch scheme. Driven by a desire for revenge and justice, Ramo returns to Turkey, leveraging his childhood connections including Taylan, a police captain, to navigate Istanbul’s criminal underworld.
Through a complex web of informants and surveillance, Ramo tracks down Omeri, a weak link in Aslah’s organization. With the help of Cenk, an underground operator, they capture and interrogate Omeri, leading to a plan involving Nour, a beautiful facilitator, to trap Aslah. The scheme culminates in a violent confrontation in Istanbul’s Esenyurt district, where Aslah is wounded but escapes.
The story reaches its climax when Ramo must decide between pursuing his vendetta further or returning to his life in Cambodia. Despite having the means to continue his hunt, he chooses to walk away, recognizing that some debts can never truly be repaid. The novel ends with Ramo back at his restaurant in Phnom Penh, changed by his experience but at peace with his decision to choose life over vengeance.
The narrative weaves together themes of loyalty, revenge, and redemption against the rich backdrop of Turkish and Cambodian cultures, exploring how the pandemic’s economic pressures pushed people to desperate measures. Through Ramo’s journey, the story examines the fine line between justice and revenge, and the wisdom of knowing when to let go.
International thriller writer exploring the shadows between cultures. Writing about survival, loyalty, and choices in a complex world.
## Foreword
In an era where the lines between legitimate business and illicit enterprise grow increasingly blurred, MR. Korhan’s “The Fraud Game” arrives as a timely exploration of moral complexity in international finance. Drawing from real events during the global pandemic, this novel illuminates the desperate choices people make when traditional systems fail them.
By Dr. Sarah Chen
Professor of International Finance
London School of Economics
“A masterful exploration of moral ambiguity in the age of global finance.”
*- The New York Times*
“Korhan weaves a complex tale of desperation, betrayal, and redemption against the backdrop of a world in crisis.”
*- The Guardian*
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