The silver tongue and black heart of Mouli Cohen, con-man extraordinaire

Once considered a high-flying tech entrepreneur and American success story, his scams ruined family and friends around the world. Now he's doing 22 years.

By Shuki Sadeh | 17:30 31.05.12 |

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In late August 2002, the Israeli-American businessman Samuel "Mouli" Cohen invited 30 very important people to his hilltop mansion overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay.

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Once considered a high-flying tech entrepreneur and American success story, his scams ruined family and friends around the world. Now he's doing 22 years.

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