The Last Amigo: Karlheinz Schreiber and the Anatomy of a Scandal

By Stevie Cameron

Book Overview

A briefcase full of cash is handed to the treasurer of a federal political party, but the donation is never registered on the party's books. A public prosecutor investigates a case that implicates... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1551990512
• ISBN13: 9781551990514
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Macfarlane Walter & Ross
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.3" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

Very Interesting

This is an excellent account of Karlheinz Schreiber's international adventures and crimes on the counts of bribery, corruption, racketeering, tax evasion and illegal arms dealing.It is very well researched by top Canadian journalists. In fact it may have been too well documented. Just about every wire transfer made by Schreiber is mentioned (some in great detail) and this guy made MANY transfers. All his accounts are listed as well, and again, he had MANY accounts.. and so on...The book is educational in the fields of deal-making, questionable tax avoidance schemes and international wheeling and dealing.Anyone interested in aviation business, European-North American trade relations, Middle Eastern business practises and general business scandals will enjoy this book.What I found especially refreshing is the highly professional attitude of the authors to not take sides. They do not demonize Schreiber, although every moment of his life seems to lend an opportunity to do such a thing. In fact, one can't help but somewhat admire him in certain ways.This book is a great asset to top level executives or independent businessmen who would like to learn more about deal-making and how to avoid making mistakes that can land you in jail.