Madoff scandal widens as losses hit multiple groups
The fraud's reach extends to Wilpon and J Ezra Merkin linked units, a Massachusetts charity with an $8 million endowment, and major nonprofits like North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System. Fairfield Greenwich Group reports $7.5 billion in linked investments, and a Swiss bank holds $47.5 million at risk. Fairfield pensions also faced losses, while Houston attorney Harry Susman notes clients entangled via Merkin managed funds. Authorities describe Madoff's scheme as a long running Ponzi operation revealed after the family reported concerns.