Frank DiPascali

American businessman at Madoff Securities

Frank DiPascali - American businessman at Madoff Securities
Born

1956
69 years ago

Died

May 7th, 2015
9 years ago — 59 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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Worked as the chief financial officer at Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC. Played a significant role in the operation of a Ponzi scheme managed by Madoff, which resulted in substantial financial losses for investors. Cooperated with federal authorities after the scheme's exposure, providing testimony regarding the inner workings of the firm.

Served as CFO at Madoff Investment Securities

Testified about the Ponzi scheme operation

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