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Great frauds in history: Manfred Schmider, the Sheikh of Karlsruhe

Manfred Schmider massaged the sales figures at FlowTex, his utility technology company, and used investors’ money to buy villas around the world, a fleet of luxury cars, and even a helicopter.

by: Dr Matthew Partridge
10 Feb 2021
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