Madoff Case Summary

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Trust and consistent returns were characteristics that attributed to the success of Madoff’s operation. White collar crime is committed by educated people in positions of power, trust, and respectability (Ferrell, et al, 2013). Madoff was an educated individual and created an image of trustworthiness in his positions as Chairman of NASDAQ. He also operated a legal business, especially in the beginning that credited his success. Lewis outlines an incident with a longtime friend of Madoff and how trust initiated the investment. A friend wanted to invest a business sale and reached out to Bernie, who at first declined to assist. He later interrupted a conversation between the friend and his wife to open up a closed fund for the friend and agreed