Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi Scheme: How He Stole $65 Billion (And Got 150 Years)

Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme, the biggest fraud in history, explained through an empty Wall Street office chair where $65 billion vanished

By Magnatefall Team · Published October 21, 2026 · Last updated October 21, 2026 The Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme was the largest in history. When it collapsed in December 2008, client statements showed about $65 billion that did not exist. He never made the trades he reported. He simply paid old investors with new investors’ … Read more

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