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    Brazil's Landmark Insider Trading Case Derailed as Seized Cash Now Missing

    2015-03-11T10:45:00Z

    When we last checked in on the Brazilian insider trading case against former billionaire Eike Batista, the case was, by all accounts, in "turmoil." As I discussed here, the criminal prosecution against Batista -- a landmark case that may make him the first person ever sent to prison in Brazil ...

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    Batista Insider Trading Case in 'Turmoil' After Judge Seen Driving Seized Porsche

    2015-02-25T10:30:00Z

    I've been following the interesting insider trading prosecution trial of former Brazilian billionaire Eike Batista that has been unfolding in Rio de Janeiro. Three years ago, Batista was worth $30 billion and was declared "the pride of Brazil" by Brazil's President. After the October 2013 collapse of his oil company, ...