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Charles Ponzi
Italian businessman and con artist (1882–1949)
"Ponzi" redirects here. For the fraudulent business scheme named after him, see Ponzi scheme. For the 2021 Nigerian comedy film, see Ponzi (film).
For the French racing driver, see Charles Pozzi.
Charles Ponzi | |
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Ponzi c. 1920 | |
| Born | Carlo Pietro Giovanni Guglielmo Tebaldo Ponzi (1882-03-03)March 3, 1882 Lugo, Emilia-Romagna, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | January 18, 1949(1949-01-18) (aged 66) Rio de Janeiro, Fourth Brazilian Republic |
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| Occupation(s) | Financier, confidence trickster |
| Known for | Ponzi scheme |
| Spouse | Rose Gnecco (m. 1918; div. 1937) |
| Motive | Financial gain |
| Criminal charge | Forgery (Canada), mail fraud (U.S.
federal), larceny (state) |
| Penalty | 3 years in Canada 1908–1911; 5 years U.S. federal (served 3+1⁄2 years before facing
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