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Alleged Fraudster’s Wife Living the High Life?
27 February 11 • Comments Off

What do a $16 million Ponzi scheme, couple with a big lifestyle, and $24,000 family vacation have to do with each other? Read Brian Mahany’s post, and I think you will be POed big time.
Alleged Ponzi Schemer Sues SEC and FBI Agents
20 February 11 • 1 comment

Talk about gall. This bizarre lawsuit may take the cake. Click the attached to read Brian Mahany’s story about how an alleged Ponzi schemer, the formerly venerable “Sir” Allen Stanford, is suing the government.
What Does $65 Billion Buy?
29 December 09 • Comments Off
One of my New Year’s resolutions is to examine what money buys in the world of high finance—legitimate or otherwise. At the hedge fund named Galleon, $5,000 bought the right to tase an employee.