Philanthropist Fraud

AP News - 1185 days ago
Philanthropist Fraud
In this June 4, 2001 file photo, Alberto Vilar attends the Hospital for Special Surgery's 18th Annual Tribute Dinner in New York. Vilar, who was known for giving away millions of dollars to cultural institutions and opera houses around the world, was convicted Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 of cheating investors through his company, Amerindo Investment Advisors Inc., and various related entities. (AP Photo/Suzanne Plunkett, File)