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Celjeta Hasanki

Celjeta Hasanki is an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist based in Melbourne. With a passion for protecting families from fraud and financial exploitation. Celjeta is driven by a strong sense of justice and has dedicated her professional life to combating financial crime. Her debut children’s book, Fraudster in the Forest, is inspired to help children identify suspicious activity by promoting critical thinking and raising awareness of the risks scams pose to people and their families.

Born in Albania, Celjeta’s mission is fuelled by personal experience. As a child, she witnessed firsthand the effects of her home country’s 1997 pyramid scheme collapse, which caused widespread financial loss, social upheaval and ruined public faith. Drawing on her professional expertise and personal understanding of the potential impacts of scams, Celjeta aims to educate families about the importance of discernment, financial awareness and vigilant attention to detail.

When Celjeta is not working or writing, she enjoys creating novelty cakes, helping charitable causes, donating blood and contributing to her community through volunteer work. Fraudster in the Forest pays homage to her past, honouring her origins in the Land of Eagles (Albania) by depicting the eagle as an integral character to the story.

About the book

Fraudster in the Forest

Have you ever wondered how the art of trickery can make someone wholeheartedly believe something untrue? Have you ever considered the fate of those who fall for the scam? If you answered yes, this story is for you, my friend.

I’ll tell you a tale about a poor bunny tricked by a goose. The trickster appears to be friendly, smart, and entrepreneurial, leading the bunny to believe he could get rich fast. The goose spun a story about a magical fountain, hidden in a faraway land, that turns silver into gold. Believing her promise of riches, the bunny gives away all his savings, dreaming of prosperity.

When the bunny tells his friends about his mystical investment, the owl and eagle see red flags! Determined to help, the eagle takes flight, darting through the forest to stop the trickster. Along the way, the animals learn valuable lessons about trust, critical thinking, courage, and the importance of speaking up when something does not feel right. Will they catch up to the goose before it’s too late?

Fraudster in the Forest is inspired by the author’s work fighting financial crime. The eagle in the story is a tribute to their Albanian heritage. Albania is known as the “Land of Eagles.” With delicate rhyme and memorable animal friends, this heartwarming story teaches children the art of discernment and the invaluable role wisdom, community, and kindness can play in our lives.