Susan Kirgan

The Devil's Interest (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 1996, Ellen Nettle was a successful private banking manager in Fort Worth, building her career and living the American dream. Then she met William "Willy" Villarreala charming businessman with a $5 million trust fund and a revolutionary investment program that promised unprecedented returns.

Within weeks, Ellie's instincts screamed danger. The numbers didn't add up. The properties didn't exist. And those dead, emotionless eyes suggested something far more sinister than simple fraud.

When Ellie discovered that Willy was a twice-convicted felon running a massive Ponzi scheme connected to Mexican drug cartels, she faced an impossible choice: stay silent and keep her career, or expose the truth and become a target.

She chose truth.

What followed was a five-year nightmare of death threats, stalking, corrupt police on cartel payrolls, and a shocking betrayal when her own bank tried to make her the scapegoat. The FBI investigation revealed Willy wasn't just stealing millions from retireeshe was part of a billion-dollar money laundering operation spanning 47 banks across three states, with connections to human trafficking and multiple missing women.

This true story reveals how easily our financial institutions can be corrupted, how whistleblowers are often persecuted instead of protected, and how the courage of one ordinary person can bring down a criminal empire. From Halloween parties with society elites to prison enforcers in parking garages, from federal courtrooms to battles with government regulators, Ellie's journey reveals the devastating human cost of white-collar crime.

Twenty-nine years later, Ellie finally breaks her silence to tell the gripping account of a complete story of fraud, survival, and redemption that reads like a thriller, but happened in the heart of Texas banking. For Anyone who has ever wondered whether one person can make a difference against overwhelming corruption, this book provides a resounding answer: Yes, but at a price most people can't imagine paying.

Perfect for readers of financial crime, whistleblower stories, and Anyone who wants to understand how banking fraud really worksand how to recognize the warning signs before it's too late.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Susan Kirgan
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Oktober 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798218706760
• Artikelnr.: 75580817

Autorenporträt

I'm a 71-year-old retiree, happily married for 53 years to a wonderful husband, Lee, who has been my steadfast companion. Together, we've raised a beautiful family that includes our exceptional grown children, lovely grandchildren, plus one great-grandchild, who bring endless joy and inspiration to our lives. I was born in Rockdale, Texas, and moved to Fairfield, Texas, during my junior year of high school. We raised our children in Fairfield and then moved to several larger cities in Texas. My professional journey began at 18 in the banking industry. I worked my way from teller to the position of vice president at several of the largest banks in the USA, an achievement I'm particularly proud of. This experience taught me that determination, hard work, and faith in God can open doors to incredible opportunities. I feel blessed to have a loving family and a circle of friends who enrich my life. As I step into this new chapter of my life as an author, I carry the lessons learned and the shared love, eager to inspire others to pursue their dreams, regardless of their age or background. Join me on this exhilarating journey as I continue to explore the boundless possibilities of storytelling.