John Duval Gluck
This celebrity goo was created by player Steve West.
Scott Hardie replaced the category and difficulty provided by Steve.
publication date: Monday, December 26, 2022 (part of January 2023)
category: 
Crime
clue: Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is an embezzler.
explanation: In the early 20th century, con man John Duval Gluck started a non-profit organization intended to answer letters sent to Santa Claus received by the New York Post Office. Donations flooded in and tens of thousands of dollars were embezzled by Gluck. When investigation by the commissioner for public welfare uncovered his actions, the organization was disbanded but he was never charged with a crime. more…
intended difficulty: very hard
solved by: Russ Wilhelm
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