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Brian Ross, chief investigative correspondent for ABC News, presents a detailed account of Bernie Madoff’s decades‑long Ponzi scheme. Through exclusive access to investigators, sources within Madoff’s firm, and inside documents such as the "little black book," Ross traces the growth of the fraud—from fabricated trades and false statements to the widespread acceptance by money managers and clients. The book exposes the lavish lifestyle enjoyed by Madoff and his partner Ruth, and the profound financial and personal losses suffered by victims across the country.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Brian Ross
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