Macro Finance
Woman Admits Trying to Scam Wes Edens for $1.2 Billion
Bloomberg Markets·October 14, 2026·1 min read
A woman pleaded guilty to fraud in connection with a plot to extort Fortress Investment Group co-founder Wes Edens out of more than $1.2 billion by threatening to release videos of them having sex. The guilty plea was entered in a federal court, according to reports.
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