Kris Ridgway is a conman who used his position at a respected financial firm to push unauthorised, high risk investment products to his trusting clients. He made at least $1.6 million in commissions, but his investors haven’t seen a cent.

And now he's confessed.

Ridgway was part of a dubious investment scheme that's left Australian families millions of dollars out of pocket.

He tells investigative journalist for The Sydney Morning Herald, Adele Ferguson in a joint investigation with 60 Minutes that he's hit "rock bottom", that he's ashamed of his acts, and that he fears ending up in a prison cell.

Today, Adele reveals the surprise phone call that led to Ridgway's stunning confession, and the clients he bled dry.

Kris Ridgway is a conman who used his position at a respected financial firm to push unauthorised, high risk investment products to his trusting clients. He made at least $1.6 million in commissions, but his investors haven’t seen a cent.
And now he's confessed.
Ridgway was part of a dubious investment scheme that's left Australian families millions of dollars out of pocket.
He tells investigative journalist for The Sydney Morning Herald, Adele Ferguson in a joint investigation with 60 Minutes that he's hit "rock bottom", that he's ashamed of his acts, and that he fears ending up in a prison cell.
Today, Adele reveals the surprise phone call that led to Ridgway's stunning confession, and the clients he bled dry.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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