‘Fake’ Author Rap Sinks Shares of Catheter-Maker Penumbra
- Dr. Antik Bose wrote research papers touting Penumbra products
- Penumbra disputes short-seller claim that Bose is fake persona
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In more than a dozen research papers over the past decade, an academic by the name of Dr. Antik Bose appeared to tout the reliability of catheters and other medical products made by Penumbra Inc. An internet search of Dr. Bose reveals a vivid character -- a billionaire medical researcher and hotelier with a taste for fine cars and homes.
One other salient fact about Dr. Antik Bose: He is an elaborate internet fabrication, according to an investor who’s betting against Penumbra’s shares.