What’s 250 years for $7 billion?

Posted by Al Lewis on June 19, 2009
Mr. Ponzi

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Alleged Ponzi schemer R. Allen Stanford reportedly faces 250 years for the $7 billion that prosectutors claim he stole from his investors. (Click here to read story about his indictment.)

Seems like a pretty good deal.

It’s only one year for every $28 million that the Texas financier allegedly fleeced.

Can you imagine getting nailed for running a $28 million scam, and only having to serve a year?

Clearly, there’s a volume discount for massive frauds.