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Exposing Charles Ponzi

The Indicator from Planet Money

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The Downfall of a Banking Scheme and Its Aftermath

This chapter explores the consequences of Ponzi's fraudulent financial scheme, culminating in his arrest. It also highlights the subsequent banking crisis faced by his contemporary Swig, who, after initially exposing Ponzi, struggled with his own financial collapse and a tarnished legacy.

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