Sam E. Antar is a former certified public accountant and a convicted felon who participated in one of the largest securities frauds of the 1980s. He was the chief financial officer (CFO) of Crazy Eddie, a consumer electronics chain in the Northeastern United States, and helped plan and execute fraudulent activities.
After his criminal involvement, Sam Antar shifted his focus to forensic accounting. He became an expert in identifying and investigating public companies engaged in securities fraud. His work extends to advising law enforcement agencies and professionals on white-collar crime, helping them catch the crooks. His clients include government agencies, law firms, accounting firms, independent investment research firms, hedge funds, public companies, and other organizations.
Sam Antar’s original “White Collar Fraud” blog explored topics related to white-collar crime, securities fraud, accounting irregularities, and corruption. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and class action lawyers used material from his blog in lawsuits against certain public companies for improper accounting practices. In December 2008, the Journal of Accountancy recommended his blog and in June 2012, the Huffington Post named Sam Antar one of the 25 most dangerous people in financial media (“dangerous in a good way”). His insights on white-collar crime have been quoted in the media, and he has appeared on various news outlets to discuss white-collar crime.
Sam Antar’s new “White Collar Fraud” blog investigates government corruption and exposes how public officials misuse statistics to advance their political agendas. His expertise and views on white-collar crime remain influential and widely recognized.
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