The Madoff investment scandal was a major case of stock and securities fraud discovered in late 2008. [1] In December of that year, Bernie Madoff, the former Nasdaq chairman and founder …

Jan 2, 2026 · Discover how Bernie Madoff orchestrated history's largest Ponzi scheme, defrauding investors of $65 billion, and the implications it had on financial markets.

When the Madoff family arrived home, Madoff apparently told his sons and wife—for the first time—that his firm was a fraud. “I’m running a Ponzi scheme, and we’re out of money,” he said.

Sep 29, 2025 · Infamous Crimes: Bernie Madoff's Ponzi Scheme Alison Becker talks about the rise and downfall of Bernie Madoff.

Jan 2, 2026 · Bernard Lawrence “Bernie” Madoff orchestrated what is widely regarded as the largest Ponzi scheme in history, defrauding investors of an estimated $64.8 billion over several …

Dec 22, 2025 · Bernie Madoff was an American hedge-fund investment manager and former chairman of the NASDAQ stock market. He was best known for operating history’s largest …

Oct 10, 2022 · This guide will examine Bernie Madoff, the Ponzi scheme he orchestrated for decades, and the ways in which he got away with it.

The Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme is recognized as the largest financial fraud in history, amounting to approximately $64 billion in capital over two decades, with direct losses exceeding $18 …