Stock scammers. Ponzi schemers. He spent years busting Miami's fraudsters
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Eric Bustillo, after 35 years of fighting fraud as the SEC's Miami office director and a federal prosecutor, retires. His remarkable career was shaped by overcoming a life-altering injury from an accident during college. He found motivation in his family's support and values, emphasizing empathy. Bustillo investigated high-profile fraud cases including Ponzi schemes and dubious insurance sales. His story serves as an inspiring testament to resilience and dedication to justice.
"I got incredible support from my parents and my sister. My dad always taught us that no matter what stage you were at... there was always somebody else who wasn't as well off as you. That outlook rubbed off on me."
"After a combined 35 years as the director of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Miami office and as a senior federal prosecutor at the U.S. Attorney's Office, Bustillo has decided to step down and slow down."
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