Reed Slatkin engineered one of the greatest Ponzi schemes in history, in the name of Scientology and to line his own pocket. Photo by Mackenzie Marco on Unsplash Investment guru and former minister of the Church of Scientology, Reed Slatkin, used his connections to swindle 800 clients out of nearly $600 million, and he started with those closest to him; his church group. Born in Detroit in 1949, Slatkin lost his father at a young age. His uncle took over guardianship and soon