Bernard Madoff was convicted of running the largest fraud scheme in history . He cheated thousands of people out of billions of dollars . The U.S . Other items will include an English rosewood apothecary ; a carved wood bull sculpture ; and a John Wootton oil painting , authorities said . Secret Service is selling his assets to compensate those swindled .
Bernard Madoff was convicted of running the largest fraud scheme in history . He cheated thousands of people out of billions of dollars . The U.S . Secret Service is selling his assets to compensate those swindled .