Dundee Man Gets 7 1/2 Years in Ponzi Scheme, Losses Set at $18 Million

A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: FOUR DEFENDANTS SENTENCED TO PRISON TERMS BETWEEN FIVE AND 10 YEARS IN THREE INVESTMENT FRAUD SCHEMES CHICAGO — Four defendants who swindled investors out of millions of dollars in three separate Ponzi … Continue reading

Accused 42-Year Old $3.5 Million Hedge Fund Swindler Opts for Immediate Imprisonment

The U.S. Attorney’s Financial Crimes folks have another notch in their guy. This time James Brandolino, the man indicted, asked to remain in prison after his arraignment. FORMER CHICAGO HEDGE FUND MANAGER ALLEGEDLY SWINDLED MORE THAN $3.5 MILLION FROM 48 … Continue reading