Anthony's claims grow increasingly bizarre -- he even convinces Sarma he has magical powers. Over the course of two years, she wires him $1.7 million.

Anthony takes control of the restaurant. While he and Sarma travel around Europe, the employees stop getting paid -- and walk out.

Sarma and Anthony flee to Las Vegas, then hide out in the tourist town of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, where their past finally catches up with them.