Ponzi Scheme

A Harlem restaurateur was sentenced to five years for running a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme.

Hamlet Peralta pleaded guilty to wire fraud Thursday in Manhattan Federal Court, officials said.  

Charles Murphy, 56, leapt to his death from the Sofitel Hotel on West 44th Street Monday.

Michael Lambert said he invested $30,000 in the bogus investment despite a host of warning signs.

Here's a look inside the Hudson River Cafe, where city officials went to raise money and hang out.

Landlord Gerard Leibman claims he lost $1.9 million to accused fraudster Hamlet Peralta.

Bronxite Hamlet Peralta stands accused of operating a $12 million Ponzi scheme.

Daniel Fodiman convinced investors he was purchasing merchandise for re-sale to TJ Maxx. 

The U.S. Marshals are selling items seized from Bernie and Ruth Madoff through an online auction. 

Many of the victims lost their life savings in the scheme, officials said.

The lawsuit claimed that the Mets owners repeatedly ignored warnings that Madoff was a fraud.

Hedge fund manager David Einhorn is no longer in the running to purchase the New York Mets. 

Uma Thurman is reportedly seeking repayment of $485,000 in fees as well as two investments, from Kenneth Starr.

Fred Wilpon alleges that Irving Picard fabricated evidence in order to force a $1 billion settlement.

Andrew Stein, 66, will serve 500 hours of community service, a federal judge ordered Tuesday.