John Palmer (criminal)

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/john-palmer--criminal-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was John Palmer (criminal) born?September 1950
2. When did John Palmer (criminal) die?June 24, 2015
3. What is the alleged net worth?£300 million
4. What is the number of companies controlled?122
5. Who was John Palmer?John Palmer was a former market trader and gold dealer who is said to have made a huge fortune by using fraud and other illegal tricks.
6. How did he make so much money?He used clever schemes like mortgage and timeshare fraud, and set up many secret companies and bank accounts to hide the money.

Financial Fraud: Intentional deception for financial gain, often involving misrepresentation or concealment of facts.
Offshore Financial Center: A jurisdiction offering financial services to non-residents, often with low taxes and high secrecy.
Money Laundering: The process of disguising the origins of illegally obtained money, making it appear legitimate.
Racketeering: A pattern of illegal activity, typically involving extortion, bribery, and other criminal acts, often organized.