Founder of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities was arrested.

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.