WSRE | Conversations with Jeff Weeks | Mark Whitacre

http://www.wsre.org/conversations - His story has been turned into a movie starring Matt Damon — "The Informant." From blowing the whistle on one of the biggest price fixing scandals in history to embezzling over nine million dollars, Mark Whitacre's life seems almost like fiction. Mark gives a detailed account of how he worked with the FBI to expose ADM's price fixing activities, while at the same time embezzling money from ADM for himself. After paying his debt to society, Whitacre is now making the most of his second chance. The supervising FBI agent on the case has called Whitacre a hero, others say he has not received the credit he deserves for his role in exposing ADM — an action that ultimately led to saving consumers billions. Whitacre is extremely candid and detailed about his fascinating story.

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[ucuruju]

This guy is hilarious. He speaks of what happens with such joy and pride. It's ridiculous.

[koamaniac]

After watching the movie, I don't know if i can believe a word this guy says lol.

[mountian15]

A little fraud thing before he did the 9 million fraud? The only reason he became an informant was his wife found out. Would he do it again. You betcha. He is out for himself. No wonder our country is in such financial troubles. I say the most important thing to crack down on is fraud. Dishonesty will be the downfall of this country. All for greed and self-interest. Stop rewarding these people.

[nexo567]

You think he is bad? Research the Federal Reserve. Ain't federal. Ain't no reserve and all your income tax money goes to them to pay intrest on fake "money". He steals 9 million and gets 9 years; the banks steal quad trillions and get a bonus. Wake up chickens you are being farmed!

He went to jail cause no one messes with ADM, Monsanto, Dow etc…..

[shantelluvsJohj]

This was a wild movie, and I agree dont believe a word this guy says.

[MrMarinegold]

I watched this video because last night I saw the movie, "The Informant". It's

very funny. He forgot to say he was adopted. :) If you've seen the movie, you'll

get it.

[hassibk]

this guy is such a fucking moron. during the movie "the informant" he is CONSTANTLY lying about everything. he even made up a story about being adopted! LOL. he's such a clown. i can't believe that people this retarded really exist. LMAO. IDIOT!

[jimollery]

The FBI are everywhere in media where they are publicly calling Whitaker a "national hero", and saying the movie was not accurate. Example, check out some of the recent TV interviews of the FBI about Whitacre and the movie here on U-Tube.

[shocktrooper42]

my reaction to his entire story: dude, WHAT!?!?!

[elkapitan75]

I dont get it. He said he was worried about income if the case was made public so he set up his own fraud/scams.

He is an intelligent guy working in a high level management position in a fortune 500 company. Why not just apply for a another job?

[jimollery]

The FBI called him a national hero during this interview, and in several other interviews too. I watched many of this guy's interviews. I give him credit for what he did. Cudos to him.