Prosecutors Seek $864M Fraud Payout From BOA

The U.S. government has filed a motion that would require Bank of America to pay $864 million in penalties for fraudulent practices in its Countrywide unit, Reuters reported on November 9.

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    Federal prosecutors are asking for damages following a jury’s conclusion that the bank was liable for fraud during the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis.

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    To learn more about the ongoing Countrywide fraud case, read the full story here.

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