Shapiro, his son in law and their gang of insiders with Madoff were POS. They knew or they thought Bernie made his returns “front running” the trades at his legitimate market making firm which is also illegal.
Most of their investors were libs with BS foundations where the gains were not taxable including Obama boot licker Elie Weisel.
The season was based on the Madoff situation and they used foundations to hide loot, move loot around, etc. Very well done.
FWIW, if I'm the Feds I make this deal: Offer Bernie a full pardon if he gives up the loot. The loot (or at least parts of it) get recovered and there's no way he lives a week after he gets released.