Throughout history some criminals became infamous not just for their crimes but for their intelligence and creativity. In this video we explore 10 of the smartest criminals in history alongside 10 criminals whose plans failed in unbelievable ways.

Some masterminds spent years planning elaborate heists or scams that fooled banks, governments, and investigators. For example, the planner behind the Antwerp Diamond Heist carefully studied a vault system before stealing more than $100 million in jewels.

Others relied on deception, impersonation, and psychological manipulation to carry out their schemes and evade capture for years. Meanwhile the other side of this list shows criminals whose mistakes were so obvious that they were caught almost immediately.

From brilliant schemes to ridiculous blunders this video highlights the huge difference between calculated criminal plans and total failure. Comment below with the story that surprised you the most.