Sam Antar, the former CFO behind the infamous Crazy Eddie fraud, has emerged as a central figure in exposing New York Attorney General Letitia James’ alleged mortgage scandal. The convicted felon turned forensic accountant claims he independently uncovered evidence of misconduct through months of meticulous document review. “This isn’t about politics—it’s about holding power accountable,” Antar stated, distancing himself from Trump administration ties.
Antar’s past as a mastermind of one of America’s largest securities frauds gives him unique insight into financial crimes. After serving prison time, he reinvented himself as a corruption hunter, working with law enforcement to dismantle corporate schemes. His latest target: documents showing potential irregularities in James’ financial disclosures. “I don’t work for Trump or Republicans,” he emphasized. “I work for the truth.”
The evidence centers on discrepancies in mortgage filings and property valuations linked to James. Antar alleges key records were omitted from official investigations, creating a misleading narrative. He published findings on his White Collar Fraud website weeks before federal agencies took action. “These aren’t honest mistakes,” Antar claimed. “This pattern demands criminal scrutiny.”
James’ office faces growing pressure as the FHFA forwarded Antar’s research to the Justice Department. Critics argue the AG weaponized her position for political vendettas while ignoring her own ethical lapses. Antar’s documentation includes timestamped records and financial paper trails. “Letitia James lectures others about lawbreaking,” he said. “Now she needs to answer for her own.”
The forensic accountant risked libel lawsuits and professional backlash to publicize his findings. “I put everything on the line—my reputation, my safety,” Antar revealed. His transformation from fraudster to watchdog adds credibility: “I know every trick because I invented half of them.”
Despite being a self-described Democrat, Antar rejects partisan labels. “Justice isn’t red or blue,” he asserted. His work has exposed corruption across political lines, but this case hits closer to home. “New Yorkers deserve better than double standards from their top cop,” he added.
James’ defenders dismiss the allegations as a MAGA-led smear campaign, but Antar’s receipts tell another story. Mortgage documents, bank records, and email chains paint a damning picture. “They can attack me all they want,” he said. “The numbers don’t lie.”
With federal prosecutors now reviewing the evidence, all eyes are on the Justice Department. Antar’s crusade underscores a conservative principle: no one—especially not powerful politicians—should be above the law. “Accountability starts at the top,” he concluded. “If she’s guilty, lock her up.”
