He famously swindled luxury hotels and socialites by "borrowing" jewels for high-profile events that never existed.

Risquez’s story serves as a stark reminder of the "Halo Effect"—the human tendency to believe that someone who looks and acts successful must be honest. He exploited the vanity of the elite.

⚡ Julio César Risquez proved that a sharp suit and a confident smile are more effective than a loaded gun.

Julio César Risquez wasn't a petty thief; he was a social chameleon. Operating primarily between the 1970s and 1990s, he targeted the upper echelons of Caracas society.

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