misappropriate
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The billionaire has previously said he regretted his association with Epstein, wasn’t aware of his crimes and that Epstein misappropriated funds from him.
After he passed away, the Securities and Exchange Commission brought a case against his estate, alleging that he misappropriated client funds.
From MarketWatch
The presiding judge called the argument “a tale that surpasses those of the Arabian Nights, lacking credibility,” according to Bernama, Malaysia’s state media outlet, which said the charges involved some $570 million of misappropriated assets.
His court conviction for misappropriating funds, widely seen as concocted, was later canceled, but he left Russia after the invasion of Ukraine and says he has no plans to return.
The deal included a $2.5 billion cash payment and a guarantee to help recover at least $1.4 billion in misappropriated assets.
From Barron's
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