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Suicide Attempt Prompts Broker Fraud Investigation

PFGBest freezes customer accounts

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 10, 2012 5:24 PM CDT

(Newser) – Midsize futures brokerage PFGBest has frozen its customer accounts, after its founder attempted to kill himself—and left a suicide note hinting at financial irregularities. Russell Wasendorf, a 40-year industry veteran, was found in his car outside the company's headquarters yesterday, and is currently...   Read full story »

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