Billie Sol Estes

Financier involved in farming loans scandal

Billie Sol Estes - Financier involved in farming loans scandal
Born

January 10th, 1925
100 years ago

Died

2013
12 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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A businessman engaged in farming loans, facilitated extensive financial dealings that attracted significant attention. Played a central role in a scandal involving fraudulent loan practices during the 1960s, significantly impacting the agriculture industry. Convictions related to fraud led to prison time and influenced regulatory changes in the financial sector.

Involved in a major financial scandal

Convicted of fraud-related activities

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