The Man Who Filled Oil Tanks With Water — And Fooled Wall Street
The Unlit Room · Jul 30, 2026 · 9:53
The Unlit Room · Jul 30, 2026 · 9:53
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The Man Who Filled Oil Tanks With Water — And Fooled Wall Street
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Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salad_oil_scandal; https://nymag.com/news/features/scandals/salad-oil-2012-4/
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