Peter Madoff Taken Into Custody by FBI

NEW YORK — Peter Madoff will serve 10 years in prison for his role in his older brother’s multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme, a U.S. judge said on Thursday. Peter Madoff, 67, pleaded guilty in June to criminal charges including conspiracy to commit securities fraud for falsifying the books and records of the investment advisory company founded by his brother, Bernard Madoff. I am deeply ashamed of my conduct. I accept full responsibility for my actions

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(Reuters) - Peter Madoff, the brother of Bernard Madoff and former chief compliance officer of the imprisoned swindler's firm, is expected to plead guilty to criminal charges of conspiracy and falsifying records, U.S. prosecutors said on Wednesday. In a letter filed in Manhattan federal court, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said Madoff is expected to enter his plea on Friday, and agreed not to seek a sentence other than 10 years in prison. Madoff also agreed to a criminal forfeiture of about $143.1 billion, including all real and personal property, the letter said. ...

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A lawyer for Peter Madoff disclosed in court that the brother of convicted Ponzi-scheme operator Bernard Madoff agreed to an asset freeze with federal prosecutors in December.

A former employee of convicted Ponzi scheme operator Bernard Madoff is expected to pleaded guilty to criminal charges as the government's investigation into the massive fraud nears the end of its fourth year.