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12/12/2008 09:58 AM

Former Nasdaq Chairman Charged With Fraud

By: NY1 News

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A former Nasdaq stock market chairman faces charges in connection with an illegal investment scheme that lost more than $50 billion.

The FBI arrested Bernard Madoff yesterday on securities fraud charges.

According to the United States Attorney's Office, the 70-year-old investment adviser had been running a secretive advising scheme which violated federal law.

Sources say Madoff was released on $10 million bail.

If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $5 million.