Category: Corporate
The Queen of Gold: How Nowhera Shaik’s Heera Empire Turned Faith into Fortune — and Fortune into Fraud
She promised prosperity, faith-based investment, and empowerment for women. Thousands believed her. Today, Nowhera Shaik stands accused of orchestrating one of India’s most audacious Ponzi schemes.
The Fall of a Titan: How Gautam Adani’s Empire Faced Its Reckoning
Once celebrated as the face of India’s economic rise, billionaire Gautam Adani now stands accused in a cross-border bribery and fraud scheme that shook global markets — and tested the limits of corporate power.
The Oilman’s Fall: How Ramin Isayev Turned Trust into a Fortune – and Lost It All
Once hailed as a rising executive in Azerbaijan’s energy sector, Ramin Isayev now faces years behind bars for corruption, fraud, and betrayal of the company he led. Key Facts Detail Information Subject Ramin Isayev (Former CEO of SOCAR AQS LLC) Type of Crime Fraud, embezzlement, abuse of power, misappropriation of state and corporate funds Period
The Kiss Cam Scandal: How Astronomer’s CEO Lost His Orbit
Andy Byron, once the face of a rising data-analytics firm, resigned after a viral concert video exposed an inappropriate relationship — and ignited a corporate ethics storm. Key Facts Detail Information Subject Andy Byron (Former CEO, Astronomer) Type of Misconduct Inappropriate relationship with HR executive / breach of corporate ethics Event Date July 2025 Triggering
The Dark Side of the Brand: Mike Jeffries, Abercrombie & Fitch, and the Cult of Exploitation
Once the architect of America’s sexiest clothing brand, former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries now faces criminal charges for sex trafficking and exploitation. Behind the glossy marketing was a corporate culture built on control, image, and silence. Key Facts Detail Information Subject Mike Jeffries (Former CEO, Abercrombie & Fitch) Type of Crime Sex trafficking,
The Fallen Visionary: Sam Bankman-Fried and the $8 Billion Illusion
Once hailed as crypto’s golden boy, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) built a digital empire on trust, altruism, and hype — until it all came crashing down. Key Facts Detail Information Subject Sam Bankman-Fried (Founder & CEO of FTX) Type of Crime Wire fraud, securities fraud, money laundering Period 2019 – 2022 Total Losses ≈ US $8
The Myth of the Miracle: Elizabeth Holmes and the Fall of Theranos
She promised to revolutionize medicine with a single drop of blood — instead, Elizabeth Holmes built one of the biggest frauds in Silicon Valley history. Key Facts Detail Information Subject Elizabeth Holmes (Founder & CEO, Theranos) Type of Crime Wire fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud Period 2013 – 2018 Total Losses Over US $600 million
When Empowerment Turns Predatory: The Lizzy Francis Scandal and Silicon Valley’s Hypocrisy
She was praised as a trailblazer for women in tech. Now Lizzy Francis faces allegations of coercion, favoritism, and sexual misconduct inside a company that built its brand on equality. Key Facts Detail Information Subject Lizzy Francis (Chief Human Resources Officer, unnamed U.S. tech firm) Type of Misconduct Sexual coercion, abuse of authority, retaliation Period