One Big Fib: The Incredible Story of the Fraudulent First International Bank of Grenada - Softcover

Bouchier, Roy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595282989 ISBN 13: 9780595282982

Publisher: iUniverse, 2003

Synopsis

The First International Bank of Grenada will go down in history as one of the biggest banking swindles of all time. Aided and abetted by a corrupt government, Van Brink and his satraps lured hundreds of innocent investors to place their savings in a bank he claimed "had a vision." With evangelical zeal he preached the gospel of his bank, playing upon the religious and charitable aspect but also promising outlandish returns on investments.From Oregon to Nauru, to Grenada, to Uganda, Van Brink left a trail of financial misery behind him.One Big Fib is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the shady world of offshore banking.

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About the Author

Owen Platt lived and worked in The Caribbean for over 12 years in offshore finance and has served on the board of a number of financial institutions.He is the author of several books including a history of The Duke of Windsor?s wartime sojourn as governor of The Bahamas, The Royal Governor and His Duchess.He lives in The Loire Valley in France.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0595282989
• ISBN 13: 9780595282982
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 230