Ponzi Scheme

Shah Rukh Khan, Anil Kapoor, Pooja Hedgde, Vivek Oberoi served notices for alleged involvement in QNet scam

Shah Rukh Khan and cricketer Yuvraj Singh were among the many who were served notices for their alleged involvement in the multi-crore QNet scam.

Mamata Banerjee's Kolkata dharna: Bid to detain Rajeev Kumar overtly political move to assert Centre's right, dismiss Didi's delusions

The history of the case bears significance in the present context as Mamata on Monday sat on dharna in Kolkata to protect Kumar who is suspected to have tinkered with evidence in the scam. Mamata, known for hitting streets and rabble-rousing for populist causes, seems to have reversed her politics in her constitutional role. She is seen as taking the side of the corrupt and protecting a few of her favourites at the expense of masses.

Police to continue questioning G Janardhana Reddy today; BJP leader spends Saturday night in crime branch waiting room

Police questioning of Karnataka mining baron and BJP leader G Janardhana Reddy, who was held by Bengaluru police until 2 am on Sunday morning, is likely to continue on Sunday.

The Great Indian NPA Mess: Banks, govt and industrialists worked together to kick bad loans can down the road

We now have one big problem which the Narendra Modi government is trying to postpone further by merging different public sector banks. The trouble is bringing two rotten eggs together is only going to lead to another rotten egg

Kevin Spacey-starrer Billionaire Boys Club to release in August despite sexual assault allegations against actor

The film starring Kevin Spacey, Ansel Elgort and Taron Egerton is about young wealthy men in Los Angeles who run a Ponzi scheme

Rahul Dravid, Saina Nehwal, Prakash Padukone duped of crores of rupees by Bangalore-based firm

Rahul Dravid, Saina Nehwal and Prakash Padukone have reportedly been duped of crores of rupees.

Gurmeet Ram Rahim convicted of rape: How Babas run Ponzi schemes with selfish politicians, foolish bhakts

In India, Baba-dom is like a ponzi scheme that thrives on the simple formula of everybody trying to benefit at the cost of others down the multi-level chain.

Indian-American former CEO duped $33 million from over 100 investors in the US; jailed for 15 years

A 44-year-old Indian-American has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for duping over a 100 investors of $33 million through fraudulent schemes.

Michael Ferreira gets bail in Rs 1,000-cr QNet scam: Here's how the Padma awardee got into trouble

Despite the allegations, QNets Global CEO Trevor Kuna last week said the company has big plans for India

CBI probing Ponzi schemes of Rs 85,000 crore, says agency director

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is probing cases of Ponzi schemes in which over Rs 85,000 crore of over six crore investors are involved and it is assisting the Centre in framing a legislation to put a ban on such deposit-taking activities, agency Chief Anil Sinha said in New Delhi on Friday