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FBI Arrests Two More Madoff Aides

Pair of computer programmers helped hide scheme, feds say

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 13, 2009 9:17 AM CST

(Newser) – The Bernie Madoff net widens: The FBI has arrested two computer programmers accused of helping hide the massive Ponzi scheme. Jerome O'Hara and George Perez will be in court today on various fraud charges, including falsifying books. They are the third and fourth people arrested in addition to Madoff, who is serving a 150-year sentence, notes Bloomberg.

Bernie Madoff leaves Federal Court in New York in this March file photo.
Bernie Madoff leaves Federal Court in New York in this March file photo.   (AP Photo/Stuart Ramson, file)
Bernie Madoff exits Manhattan federal court in March.
Bernie Madoff exits Manhattan federal court in March.   (AP Photo/Louis Lanzano, file)
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Reader587
Nov 13, 2009 4:43 AM CST
The web of intrigue widens, as expected, and the nasty spider-like twits will be squashed. Perhaps not as fast as we would like, but justice will be thine!
cochiserocks
Nov 13, 2009 4:10 AM CST
Agree totally @citygirl - I said before, I'd like to see all those responsible held accountable. If your part of a conspiracy, just because you're not at its head, doesn't mean your not just as culpable. Too many 'back room' support staff just slink off under the moronic defence of 'just doing my job'. They made bonuses, they made money too, not as much, but enough to keep them quiet for sure.
citygirl
Nov 13, 2009 4:05 AM CST
What about the others? His whole staff was helping in this scam. But most importantly, get the auditors!

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