Anne Brorhilker - Cum/ex, Billions, and Morality

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Anne Brorhilker


Cum/Ex, Billions, and Morality


Why the Fight Against White-Collar Crime Is Worth It

Anne Brorhilker, who for years fearlessly led the Cum/Ex investigations as a senior prosecutor with the Cologne Public Prosecutor’s Office, understands the complex relationship between white-collar crime and the justice system like no one else. Here, for the first time, she recounts her astonishing experiences with the financial elite, takes a look behind the scenes at the major banks, and exposes the complacency of many tax evaders: Why was it so difficult to get to the bottom of the matter despite years of investigation and numerous court rulings? Why is the government having such a hard time reclaiming the billions—money that rightfully belongs to honest taxpayers? With her decision to leave public service and work to shed light on these issues as a member of civil society, Anne Brorhilker has set an example: The fight for the common good and justice concerns us all—and with courage, we can make a difference! One euro from the retail price of this book goes to the citizens’ movement “Finanzwende e.V.”