Charges against Bernard Madoff include the running of a Ponzi Scheme. Named after Charles Ponzi. This is a pyramid type scheme, slightly different in nature, were investors are promised a higher than average return for there investment. 
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The arrest came about when Mr. Madoff informed his senior employees of the fact that his firm was just a form of the Ponzi scheme.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Founder of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities was arrested.
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Merry Christmas from Wall Street... too bad Madoff will never be able to repay society for the staggering amount he stole
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