Birmingham Bank Heist: A $150 Million Trail of Deceit

It’s October 28th, 1922, and a bombshell has dropped in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama. A deep dive into the financial records of the First National Bank of Birmingham has revealed a staggering $150 million discrepancy, sparking a massive investigation into the possibility of a massive bank heist. The bank’s statement for September 15th, 1922, paints a picture of a seemingly airtight financial fortress, but closer inspection reveals a complex web of questionable transactions and uncollected interest.