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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.
Sheryl Weinstein, CFO of the Jewish charity Hadassah, outside a Bernie Madoff bankruptcy hearing February 20, 2009. In an upcoming book, Weinstein says she had an affair with the now-imprisoned Ponzi scammer.
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.
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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.
Ronnie Sue and Dominic Ambrosino in front of their 42 foot motor home. Until losing their $1.66 million in savings to Madoffâ??s scheme, Ronnie Sue, 56, a retired computer programmer, and Dominic, 48, a retired New York City Corrections Officer, had spent for years touring the country in their rig. Now they are parked in a RV park in Arizona, where site owners, are letting them park the rig rent free.
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
Walter Noel, one of Greenwich, Connecticut's wealthiest and most socially prominent financiers, was accused Wednesday of
New Allegations in Madoff Case Against $1 Billion 'Enablers' Bankruptcy trustee accuses feeder fund's Walter Noel of 'aiding, abetting' scam.
The Massachusetts Secretary of State alleges the Fairfield Greenwich Group, found by Walter Noel (right) knowingly misrepresented to its investors what it knew about Bernard Madoff's (left) Ponzi scheme operation and asserted it performed a level of due diligence that it did not actually perform.
A Chilling Glimpse Inside a Madoff Feeder Fund "This conversation never took place," Bernie said according to court docs.
Walter Noel, one of Greenwich, Connecticut's wealthiest and most socially prominent financiers, was accused Wednesday of
Madoff Feeder Fund Sued for $3.5 Billion Firm founded by Walter Noel "ignored multiple red flags," suit alleges.
Bernard Madoff and Maurice
Madoff's 'Stealth Sales Force' Charged with Fraud SEC alleges employees of feeder fund funneled "billions of dollars" to Madoff.
Ezra Merkin, the former chairman of automaker GM?s finance arm, and the founder of the $5 billion Gabriel Capital Group, allegedly defrauded his investors and breached his duties to them by losing $2.4 billion in client money that he funneled to $50 billion Ponzi scheme master Bernie Madoff despite having told investors he was managing the money himself, according to a civil suit filed against him by New York?s Attorney General, Andrew Cuomo.
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
Bernard Madoff's wife, Ruth, and sons, Andy and Mark, will not attend his sentencing hearing Monday where a judge is likely to send him to prison for the rest of his life. Madoff will hear his fate in a room full of his victims with only his lawyers at his side.
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."
Documents filed today in New York bankruptcy court say Ponzi scammer Bernard Maddoff used investors' money to pay for a lavish lifetyle as he rang up $100,000 in monthly AMEX bills.
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
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
Ruth Madoff, wife of convicted Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff, in midtown Manhattan, summer 2010. She was spotted by a former Madoff employee who recognized Ruth despite a change in hair color from blond to red.
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."
Federal prosecutors allowed Ruth Madoff to get her passport back today, in what people involved in the case said was â??a clear signâ?? she will not be prosecuted as an accomplice in her husbandâ??s $65 billion Ponzi scheme.
Ruth Madoff Free to Travel As Prosecutors Return Her Passport "Clear sign" she won't be charged as Bernie's accomplice in Ponzi scheme.
In this exclusive photo, Ruth Madoff is seen in the $7 million penthouse where her husband Bernard is currently under house arrest. Former friends and clients of the Madoffs say that Ruth had to have known her husband was running a Ponzi scheme.
Ruth Madoff Evicted from Penthouse Locks changed; U.S. marshalls now have custody of $7 mill duplex.
In this exclusive photo, Ruth Madoff is seen in the $7 million penthouse where her husband Bernard is currently under house arrest. Former friends and clients of the Madoffs say that Ruth had to have known her husband was running a Ponzi scheme.
Homeless? Ruth Madoff to Lose Penthouse, Other Homes Meanwhile, government asks for life in prison for Bernie.
In this exclusive photo, Ruth Madoff is seen in the $7 million penthouse where her husband Bernard is currently under house arrest. Former friends and clients of the Madoffs say that Ruth had to have known her husband was running a Ponzi scheme.
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.
E-mail scammers are using the name of Ruth Madoff, the wife of convicted master con man Bernard Madoff, in a classic scam supposedly seeking help in hiding her secret cash.
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.
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No Apology From Ruth Madoff Investors' money from Bernie Madoff's ponzi scam funded lavish lifestyle.
The Madoff Archives
Frank DiPascali, Bernard Madoff's right hand man, shown in this file photo, has pled guilty to charges stemming from Madoff's notorious Ponzi scheme.
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.
Frank DiPascali, Bernard Madoff's right hand man, shown in this file photo, has pled guilty to charges stemming from Madoff's notorious Ponzi scheme.
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.
The U.S. Marshals seized all three of Bernie Madoff's yachts and they hit the auction block Nov. 16, 2009.
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.
Bernard Madoff?s Right Hand Man Pleads Guilty, Will Tell All. Frank DiPascali Allowed to Stay Free in Sprawling Country Estate While He Cooperates
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 Allowed to Stay Free in Sprawling Country Estate While He Cooperates
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.
George Perez, left, and Jerome O'Hara.
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
'Whack the Ponzi Schemer': Bernie Madoff Halloween Costume a Top Seller Notorious fraudster "has become a punch line."
In his first prison interview, a buff-looking Bernie Madoff said he couldn't believe he got away with his massive Ponzi scheme for so long.
Bernard Madoff's Yom Kippur: 'He Can't Be Forgiven' Federal prison allows Jewish inmates an evening of prayer on day of atonement.
Madoff
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
SEC Incompetent in Investigating Madoff Ponzi Scheme, Inspector General Finds "More than ample information" to warrant a closer look, IG David Kotz says.
The Hamptons home of Bernie and Ruth Madoff - valued at $7 million - is up for sale in Long Island. Proceeds will go to victims of his $65 billion Ponzi scheme.
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 / Butner Federal Prison
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.
Bernie Madoff is now serving a 150-year sentence at the Butner Federal Correctional Complex near Raleigh, N.C.
Denied: Madoff Appeal to Get Out of Jail Fails Bernie Madoff to remain behind bars until sentencing, won't return to penthouse.
In its complaint filed in federal court in Manhattan, the SEC alleges that from 1991 through 2008, certified public accountant David G. Friehling and his firm, Friehling & Horowitz, CPAs, P.C. (F&H), purported to audit financial statements and disclosures of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC (BMIS). The SEC previously charged Madoff and BMIS with committing securities fraud through a multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme perpetrated on advisory and brokerage customers of his firm.
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.
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.
The Madoff Scandal in Pictures
Inside Palm Beach: The Secret World of Bernie Madoff
The Madoff Family Album
Madoff Victims
IMAGE: Madoff / Ebay
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