L'HOMME QUI VIENT (VRAIMENT) D'AILLEURS !

About this Video

• Video Title: L'HOMME QUI VIENT (VRAIMENT) D'AILLEURS !
• Channel: SEB
• Speakers: SEB
• Duration: 00:21:15

Introduction

This video investigates the mystery of "the man from Torred," a man who arrived in Japan in 1954 with a passport from a non-existent country. The video explores the story's evolution from urban legend to a potential real-life event, ultimately revealing a surprising truth.

Key Takeaways

1. The initial mystery: A man arrived in Japan with a passport from the fictional country of "Torred," baffling customs officials. His passport appeared legitimate, complete with stamps from various countries.
2. The investigation: Authorities investigated, but the hotel he claimed to be visiting, his employer, and his business contact all did not exist. The man disappeared from his guarded hotel room.
3. The online legend: The story spread online, becoming a popular urban legend, with many theories ranging from time travel to parallel universes.
4. The true origin: Reddit users and investigative journalists traced the story to a 1964 book by Jacques Bergier, which mentioned a man from "Tuarède" (a likely misspelling of Touareg). Further research revealed the man's real name, John Allan Zegrus, an individual involved in an incident involving forged documents.
5. The real story: John Allan Zegrus, a multilingual man possibly working for American intelligence, was arrested in Japan for fraud. His attempt to self-harm during his trial led to an invalid conviction. He was then deported to Hong Kong. Despite his arrest, the mystery surrounding his use of a passport from a non-existent country persists.