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The wire transfer to Morocco that toppled his billion‑dollar empire

A law firm partner flies to Casablanca after wiring $16 million-his Fort Lauderdale empire teetering on exposure; how do you fall from that high?

The wire transfer to Morocco that toppled his billion‑dollar empire

In this episode, we follow the rise of Scott W. Rothstein and the unraveling of a law firm built on forged settlements and extreme visibility. What choices, systems, and performances let a billionaire façade survive inside a busy firm for years?

Person: Scott W. Rothstein

Date: October 31, 2009

Location: Fort Lauderdale; Casablanca, Morocco

Amount: $16,000,000 wired to Morocco…

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