Famous Frauds

Who was the pharmaceutical executive convicted of securities fraud and other crimes related to the collapse of his company, Turing Pharmaceuticals, after drastically increasing the price of a life-saving drug?

Which fraudulent investment firm collapsed in 2008, leading to the global financial crisis, and was known for selling mortgage-backed securities with subprime mortgages?

Who was the American businesswoman and founder of Theranos, charged with massive fraud for misleading investors about the capabilities of her companys blood-testing technology?

Which fraudulent investment scheme promised high returns to investors but was exposed as a Ponzi scheme in the early 1920s, resulting in significant financial losses?

What was the name of the American financier who orchestrated one of the largest Ponzi schemes in history?

Which company was involved in a massive accounting fraud scandal in 2001, leading to its bankruptcy and the dissolution of the Arthur Andersen accounting firm?

Who was the British businessman responsible for the fraudulent collapse of Barings Bank in 1995 due to unauthorized derivatives trading?

What was the name of the accounting firm involved in the fraudulent auditing of the energy company Enron?

Which fraudulent financial scheme involved the sale of non-existent land in Florida during the 1920s, leading to substantial investor losses?