BHI Ponzi: Attorney Caitlin Gottschalk on Warriner’s betrayal of Ashcroft, the other trustee

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Christian Ashcroft, the St Stithians old boy once blinded by admiration for SA’s version of Bernie Madoff, became trapped in a devastating Ponzi scheme orchestrated by his one-time hero, fellow school alumnus Craig Warriner. Entrusting Warriner with his entire inheritance, Ashcroft was left grappling with betrayal when the truth was unveiled. As one of two trustees of the dubious BHI Trust, he sought legal guidance from attorney Caitlin Gottschalk, fearing potential liability and desperate to reclaim lost funds. This gripping saga unravels layers of deceit, exploring the fine line between trust and betrayal. Gottschalk spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.
27 Oct 2023 12PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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