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Cops: Alleged E. Northport Ponzi victim forged $48G check

An East Northport construction company owner who was a victim of a massive Ponzi scheme was arrested Wednesday and charged with forging a $48,000 check, which he used to pay his employees, Nassau police said.

John P. Scherillo, 36, "funded his payroll with a forged check from the New York Racing Association in the amount of $48,232," a police news release said.

NYRA did not issue the...

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