American Greed: The Fugitives
Deceitful Dad and the Missing Millions / Raiders of the Lost Retirement
S1 E4:
James "Jim" Hammes, the controller of the Lexington branch of G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc., allegedly diverts funds from his employer into a secret bank account he sets up. After receiving an anonymous tip, G&J summons Hammes to what he thinks is a regular management meeting at company headquarters in Cincinnati. Unknown to Hammes, this business meeting will also include the FBI. When Hammes is confronted about the missing $8 million, he demands to see a lawyer and leaves, never to be seen or heard from again. Hammes is a fugitive on the run, wanted on federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering. Meanwhile, Joseph "Joe" McCool allegedly solicits millions of dollars from the public, primarily retirees, for what he claims is a European investment program known as the Brixon Group. Touting himself as a former successful manager of a private European trust, he promises investors they can’t lose their initial investments. But, instead of guaranteed returns, investors are left with nothing but elaborate lies. After the FBI gets involved, investors are shocked to learn that Joe McCool is a convicted felon.