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The Madoff Scandal: Behind the Headlines

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Madoff's Victims

Phony Web Site Targets Madoff Victims, Claims $1.3B Discovered In Hideout SIPC says 'look-alike' site is another Madoff scam.

A Year Later, Only Bernie Madoff and Frank DiPascali Are Behind Bars Angry investors in Ponzi scheme want to know when they'll get their money back

Madoff 'Losers' Get Only $534 Million; 'Winners' Get Zero Securities industry fund denies more victims' claims than it allows.

Bernie Madoff's Other Secret: His Hadassah CFO Mistress Sheryl Weinstein called former lover a "beast" in court.

Too Many Madoff Victims, Not Enough Money to Go Around, U.S. Official Says Victims of Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme still fighting for SIPC reimbursement.

Bad News for Madoff Victims: Too Many Claims, Not Enough Money New court filing reveals Bernie's assets spread over 12 countries.

Hundreds of Madoff Victims Appear at Sentencing Hearing Bernie has shown little remorse for his scam say those who know him.

Madoff Scam Could Cost Cancer Patient His Life David Arenson lost his savings which he hoped to use on his one shot at a cure.

Madoff Victims Frustrated as Wait Continues for Claims to be Paid Money repaid slowly as investors' retirements stalled and homes in jeopardy.

Calling All Victims: Madoff Expected to Plead Guilty Criminal case of the $50 billion fraudster nearing conclusion.

The Feeder Funds

New Allegations in Madoff Case Against $1 Billion 'Enablers' Bankruptcy trustee accuses feeder fund's Walter Noel of 'aiding, abetting' scam.

A Chilling Glimpse Inside a Madoff Feeder Fund "This conversation never took place," Bernie said according to court docs.

Madoff Feeder Fund Sued for $3.5 Billion Firm founded by Walter Noel "ignored multiple red flags," suit alleges.

Madoff's 'Stealth Sales Force' Charged with Fraud SEC alleges employees of feeder fund funneled "billions of dollars" to Madoff.

Madoff Feeder and Former GM Executive Alleged to Have Lied to Investors Ezra Merkin defrauded charities, non-profits says New York AG Andrew Cuomo.

Madoff Feeder Fund Accused of Fraud The Fairfield Greenwich Group was founded by Walter Noel of Greenwich, Conn.

The Madoff Family

Madoff Family Feud: Wife, Sons Won't Attend Monday Sentencing Private guard says Bernie Madoff showed no remorse over plight of victims.

Prosecutors Want Over $30 Million from Madoff Sons Government wants to seize money Bernie lent sons and Ruth's jewelry collection.

SEC Official Married into Madoff Family Madoff boasted of close SEC relationship, "My niece even married one."

Over the Top! Madoff's $100K Amex Bills Ruth, sons, inner circle used investor money for vacations, Paris fashions.

Peter Madoff's $235,000 Company Car Trustees of Bernie's U.K. firm want to seize his brother's vintage Aston Martin.

Ruth Madoff

No Apologies, New Hair: Ruth Madoff's Summer Madoff victims wonder why she and other family members have not been prosecuted.

Ruth Madoff Sued for $44.8 Million by Trustee Court-appointed trustee says Bernie's wife lived "life of splendor."

Ruth Madoff Free to Travel As Prosecutors Return Her Passport "Clear sign" she won't be charged as Bernie's accomplice in Ponzi scheme.

Ruth Madoff Evicted from Penthouse Locks changed; U.S. marshalls now have custody of $7 mill duplex.

Homeless? Ruth Madoff to Lose Penthouse, Other Homes Meanwhile, government asks for life in prison for Bernie.

Ruth Madoff: Accomplice or Housewife? Former friends say Bernie's wife had to have known it was a Ponzi scheme.

Bye Bye Beauty: Ruth Madoff Banned From Upper East Side Hair Salon Pierre Michel salon says wife of Bernie Madoff welcome no more.

Bernard Madoff Celebrates Birthday In Jail and Disgrace Wife Ruth visits; Still in love but shunned and lonely.

Madoffs Want to Keep Penthouse…and $62 Million Alleged $50B scammer says apartment and other money belongs to his wife.

Bad Timing? Madoff's Wife Withdrew $10Mil a Day Before His Arrest, State Says Prosecutors, attorneys talk possible plea bargain for alleged Ponzi schemer.

Ruth Madoff's 'Plea' for Help: An E-mail Scam on Top of a Scam Bernard Madoff's wife being used in classic 'Nigerian' scheme.

Gov't Toughens Bail Conditions For Bernard Madoff Wife to pay for round-the-clock monitoring by security firm.

No Apology From Ruth Madoff Investors' money from Bernie Madoff's ponzi scam funded lavish lifestyle.

The Madoff Archives

Madoff's Right Hand Man Walks Out of Jail Frank DiPascali, Madoff's CFO, is free on bail.

Claim: Firm Knew Madoff Was Cooking Books AG sues Ivy Asset Mgmt.; internal documents show doubts about Madoff in '90s.

Did This Man Cook Madoff's Books? Daniel Bonventre, director operations for Madoff's firm, is charged with fraud

Bernie Madoff's Computer Programmers Indicted on Conspiracy, Falsifying Charges Former CFO's cooperation with officials led to arrests.

Madoff Investors Demand Punishment for DiPascali Angry at reports of leniency, victims want harsh penalty for Madoff sidekick.

Holder: Palm Beach Is Madoff 'Ground Zero' In South Florida, Attorney General unveils effort to combat Ponzi schemes.

Bernie Madoff's 'Bull' for Sale in Florida Two yachts and Mercedes are on the block in auction of Ponzi scammer's assets.

Florida Auction Rakes in $2 Million for Madoff Victims 61-foot yacht brings highest price in sale of scammer's boats.

Better Business Bureau Warns of 'Madoff' Auction 'Scam' Georgia firm holds Madoff auctions -- without Madoff items.

Madoff Aide's Lawyer Asks For Client's Release on $10 Million Bail Attorney: Frank DiPascali's help has led to three arrests in Ponzi scheme.

U.S. Marshals to Probe 'Madoff Auctions' Another firm holds "Madoff" auctions, prompting interest from law enforcement.

A Year Later, Only Bernie Madoff and Frank DiPascali Are Behind Bars Angry investors in Ponzi scheme want to know when they'll get their money back

Bernard Madoff's Right Hand Man Pleads Guilty, Will Tell All Frank DiPascali ordered by judge to be taken to jail.

Auction-Goers Gape at Madoff's Diamonds, Pearls and Beach Toys U.S. Marshals hope to rake in big money for convicted scammer's victims.

U.S. Attorney: Madoff Bribed Computer Techs to Produce Phony Documents "I won't lie any longer" employees told Madoff in note found by FBI.

'Whack the Ponzi Schemer': Bernie Madoff Halloween Costume a Top Seller Notorious fraudster "has become a punch line."

Bernard Madoff's Yom Kippur: 'He Can't Be Forgiven' Federal prison allows Jewish inmates an evening of prayer on day of atonement.

Inside the Multi-Million Dollar Mansions of Bernie Madoff New charges related to the Ponzi scheme expected soon.

SEC Incompetent in Investigating Madoff Ponzi Scheme, Inspector General Finds "More than ample information" to warrant a closer look, IG David Kotz says.

For Sale: Madoff's $8.75 Mil Oceanfront Hamptons Mansion Neighbors include Robert DeNiro and Ralph Lauren.

Madoff Accountant Refuses Deal; 'Not Guilty' to Fudging Books Disgraced CPA David Friehling allowed to remain free on bail awaiting trial.

Bernie Madoff 'Hit the Inmate Lottery' with Butner Prison, Consultant Says Ponzi scammer arrives by bus at his new home in North Carolina.

Madoff En Route to New Prison; Leaves New York for Carolina 'Nothing could be finer' than medium security Butner; Great relief for Ruth.

Bernie Madoff Won't Appeal 150-Year Prison Term, Attorney Says Ponzi scammer awaits prison assignment for $65 billion fraud.

Bernard Madoff Sentenced to Maximum for Ponzi Scheme: 150 Years in Prison Bernie faces victims and apologizes, says there's no excuse for his fraud.

Denied: Madoff Appeal to Get Out of Jail Fails Bernie Madoff to remain behind bars until sentencing, won't return to penthouse.

Madoff Accountant Surrenders, Charged with Fraud David Friehling charged w/ securities fraud, filing false statements to the SEC.

Government Seeks to Take Bernie and Ruth Madoff's Houses, Assets Prosecutors want to seize four homes, four cars, and Ruth's Steinway piano.

Bernie Madoff Pleads Guilty to Ponzi Scheme, Goes Straight to Jail, Says He's 'Deeply Sorry' No more penthouse lifestyle for the financial scammer.

No More Penthouse Lifestyle: Madoff Faces 150 Year Sentence Disgraced financier expected to plead guilty to 11 felony counts Thursday.

Madoff Moves From Penthouse to Courthouse Disgraced financier appears in court after two months under house arrest.

Madoff Attorney Receiving Death Threats Ira Lee Sorkin has received threats along with anti-Semitic and hostile email.

Search for Madoff's Billions Leads to Switzerland, Africa Bernie's books: Investigators discover $10 billion in suspect entries.

Oy! Madoff Scandal Stirs Anti-Semitic Glee in Palm Beach Prominent Rabbi says accused Jewish scammer delivers 'a body blow to Judaism'.

Who Gets the Rest of Madoff's Money? Bernie agrees to SEC proposal with potential civil fine and victim repayment.

Bulletproof Bernie: Gov't Effort to Revoke Madoff Bail Again Bounces Off Court sends Madoff back to penthouse; calls chance of fleeing "close to nil."

Madoff Remains Free, Judge Rules Government will appeal, meanwhile alleged fraudster remains in penthouse.

Government Tries Again to Jail Madoff Prosecutors seek to overturn decision allowing Madoff to stay in his penthouse.

Madoff Gets At Least a Couple More Days of Luxury Living Judge won't make decision on his bail until Monday.

Feds: Madoff Had Millions in Checks Ready to Go Out Search of alleged scammer's desk yielded 100 signed checks worth $173 million.

Government Wants Madoff in Jail Now Meanwhile, Congress seeks answers to the alleged $50 billion fraud.

Madoff Business Associate Found Dead The well-respected fund manager appears to have committed suicide.

Politicians Dropping Madoff Money Hundreds of thousands of now-tainted money donated over the years.

House Arrest for Madoff in $7 Million Apartment Park Avenue instead of jail for $50 billion fraud suspect.

SEC Under Scrutiny in Madoff Case Senator: The SEC is "letting down the American people."

Mets Owner Among Hedge Fund Fraud Victims At least one due diligence firm warned investors to steer clear of Madoff.

Feds Charge: The $50 BILLION Scam: One Man's Amazing Crime "There is no innocent explanation," Madoff tells FBI.