American Elizabeth Holmes, 38 years old
From 20 years ago, established a company with the sole aim of promoting a revolutionary medical test in which the patient with single drop of blood, gives the result is a comprehensive and accurate examination of all body indicators.
I mean, no analysis, no x-rays, no stethoscope, no tests. Of course, she achieved amazing success and took the title of the greatest teenage billionaire.
And raised billions from investors and large companies.
Of course, there are many who questioned the story and accused it of exaggeration, but the issue continued to expand until the year 2015, and then explicit accusations of fraud and falsification of test results began.
To some extent, government agencies have confirmed that it is one of the largest frauds in the high-tech field.
Elizabeth turned to court
And sentenced her to 11 years and a quarter of actual imprisonment, In addition to exorbitant fines.
For those who want details of the story, write Theranos, and you will see how this child deceived the greatest investment minds in Silicon Valley and Wall Street.
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