Hunting LeRoux by Elaine Shannon

The Inside Story of the DEA Takedown of a Criminal Genius and His Empire

368 pages, Hardcover

235 x 160 x 33mm (L x W x T)

Published 2019

Condition: LIKE NEW: This book is almost as new, with no damage nor defects. There no markings, inscriptions or signatures of any kind, pages are clean and vibrant.

Genres: Nonfiction/True Crime/Biography/History/Terrorism/Business

Hailed by Dennis Lehane as "a scorching, hair-raising glimpse into a new kind of criminal," and featuring a foreword by Michael Mann, this book delves into the chillingly real world of Paul LeRoux. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in South Africa, LeRoux transitioned from a pioneering cybersecurity entrepreneur to a powerful figure in the criminal underworld. His empire, Cartel 4.0, leveraged the gig economy and digital toolsencrypted devices, cloud sharing, and innovative money launderingto amass hundreds of millions of dollars through the sale of arms, drugs, chemicals, explosives, missile technology, and even murder. LeRoux's activities drew the attention of the DEA's 960 Group, a Special Operations Division unit known for its complex and dangerous operations. They employed unconventional tactics and undercover informants to infiltrate LeRoux's organization and ultimately dismantle his network. Elaine Shannon, granted exclusive access to the agents, operatives, and key players, including those who worked directly with LeRoux, spent five years immersed in his shadowy world. Her narrative places the reader alongside these individuals, capturing the tension, frustration, and fleeting triumphs of their moment-to-moment encounters, creating a gripping and disturbingly realistic account.