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Allen Stanford
Sat, January 25 2014
FICA Chairman Paul Marsh calls on smaller nations to boycott ICC’s ‘Big Three’ proposal
The FICA has called on the smaller boards to reject the draconian 'Big Three' draft.
Tue, June 11 2013
The day Allen Stanford landed as a ‘messiah’ at the Mecca of cricket
On June 11, 2008, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) inked a lucrative deal with the American billionaire Allen Stanford. It was supposed to be the 'golden goose’ that gave England some standing in a world that was 'threatened’ by the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, it all fizzled out in dramatic circumstances. Nishad Pai Vaidya looks back at a forgettable episode in English cricket.
Sat, June 16 2012
Allen Stanford saga unfortunate, says Darren Sammy
West Indies skipper Darren Sammy admitted on Friday he was saddened by the spectacular downfall of disgraced businessman Allen Stanford who ploughed millions of dollars into Caribbean cricket.
Sat, August 23 2014
Allen Stanford had 20/20 cricket; Michael Holding had 20/20 vision
Six years ago, Stanford was touted by many to change the fortunes of West Indian cricket with the introduction of Stanford 20/20. But Holding did find the entire process shady right. He dedicates an entire chapter in his book to cite anecdotes of why he constantly couldn’t help but get a feeling that Stanford was doing more harm than good to West Indian cricket.
Fri, June 15 2012
Allen Stanford sentenced to 110 years for Ponzi scheme
Financier and cricket mogul Allen Stanford was sentenced to 110 years in jail for a $7 billion Ponzi scheme, closing the book on the flamboyant ex-tycoon's stunning fall from grace.
Fri, March 09 2012
US jury asks Allen Stanford to forfeit funds through assets
Financier and cricket mogul Allen Stanford must forfeit $330 million in assets tracked down by prosecutors investigating his $7 billion Ponzi scheme, a US jury said Thursday.
Thu, March 08 2012
US prosecuters eye Allen Stanford’s Baby Mama Trust
A "Baby Mama Trust" set up by financier Allen Stanford as US regulators closed in on his $7 billion Ponzi scheme is among the $300 million in assets US prosecutors hoped to recover at a forfeiture hearing Wednesday.
Wed, March 07 2012
Cricket mogul Allen Stanford found guilty of USD 7 billion Ponzi scheme
Financier and cricket mogul Allen Stanford was found guilty by a US jury of a $7 billion Ponzi scheme, closing the book on the flamboyant ex-tycoon's stunning fall from grace.
Tue, March 06 2012
Jury struggle to find verdict in Allen Stanford case
The judge in the fraud trial of wealthy cricket mogul Allen Stanford ordered the jury back to deliberations after they told him they could not reach a unanimous verdict.
Thu, March 01 2012
Allen Stanford built fraudulent scheme to support lavish lifestyle: US trial
Financier and cricket mogul Allen Stanford mocked his "gullible" investors as he built a $7 billion Ponzi scheme to fund a lavish lifestyle, US prosecutors said in closing arguments Wednesday.