Inside the Madoff Ponzi Scheme With a Lead Investigator
Key Takeaways From the Madoff Investigation
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November 04, 2025
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The Madoff fraud has fascinated the world since Bernie Madoff’s December 2008 admission that his investment advisory business was a Ponzi scheme. It defrauded thousands of investors of billions of dollars and remains one of the largest financial frauds in history. A court-appointed Trustee turned to FTI Consulting to help recover billions for victims, with Matt Greenblatt and his team leading efforts that have returned almost $15 billion to date.
In this video, Matt shares his experience as a lead investigator on the Madoff Ponzi Scheme, offering an insider’s perspective on the fraud. He reflects on early red flags that went unnoticed and the systemic regulatory gaps that allowed the scheme to continue.
Dawna Wright and Natalie Faulkner also discuss how FTI Consulting teams collaborate across global matters to tackle complex, high-stakes investigations.
Watch the highlights above or explore Matt’s full conversation with Warren Dunn via video or podcast for deeper insights into the Madoff investigation.
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November 04, 2025
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