I think the reporter is mainly a features writer not a business reporter and so any gap might be understandable. The basic message in the piece is that the so c

I think the reporter is mainly a features writer not a business reporter and so any gap might be understandable. The basic message in the piece is that the so called investment company didn't have the money. They would pretend to "invest" but really strip the money out of the ice cream shop to cover up their losses. At least that's my guess.