Historical Events tagged with "madoff"

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Economics & Industry

Bernie Madoff Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges

March 12th, 2009 16 years ago

Bernard Madoff, an influential financier, pleaded guilty in New York to charges of conducting one of the largest frauds in Wall Street's history. Facing 11 charges, including securities fraud and investment advisor fraud, Madoff admitted to running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of investors of billions of dollars. The scheme, which began in the 1960s, unraveled dramatically, leading to significant scrutiny of financial regulations and Wall Street practices. His admission sent shockwaves across the financial world, raising questions about oversight.

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