I have seen this story on Reddit and other sites.
I can't post a link but someone can easily find it.
This Jew was married to a socialite yenta Candice Miller and lived in the Hamptons.
He was facing numerous lawsuits for fraud.
He sounds like that Jew from The Wolf of Wall Street Jordan Belfort.
"One person with a belief is a social power equal to
ninety nine who have only interests."
-John Stuart Mill