1. Bernie Madoff
American stockbroker Bernard ‘Bernie' Madoff has gone down in history as the instigator of the largest Ponzie Scheme in history.
With an estimated net worth, now, of -$17 billion, Madoff had been worth about $800 million in his hey day.
In 2009, Madoff pleaded guilty and was charged to 150 years in prison.
In a tragic end to this stunning tale of deception, Madoff's son Mark committed suicide after his father's arrest – while his other son, Peter, was also imprisoned for his involvement.
