U.S. prosecutors charge three men in $364 million Ponzi scheme
Federal prosecutors have accused three men of portraying themselves as investment professionals and using a phony portfolio of consumer debt to defraud hundreds of unwary investors out of tens of millions of dollars as part of a $364 million Ponzi scheme......»»
A Bugatti Veyron, a Gulfstream private jet, and a $330,000 diamond ring: Feds charge 3 men for alleged $364 million Ponzi scheme to fund lavish lifestyle
Federal prosecutors have charged three men in connection with an alleged $364 million Ponzi scheme that could have more.....»»
Feds charge four more in alleged $31 million embezzlement scheme preceding 2017 failure of Washington Federal Bank in Bridgeport
Federal prosecutors have indicted another four people in an alleged multiyear, $31 million embezzlement scheme that preceded the 2017 .....»»
Owners of solar company that caused loss for Buffett plead guilty over Ponzi scheme
The husband-and-wife owners of DC Solar, a California solar company that caused Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc to take a $377 million charge last year, pleaded guilty on Friday to involvement in an estimated $912 million Ponzi scheme......»»
3 charged in $722 million cryptocurrency pyramid scheme
Three men were charged by U.S. prosecutors with helping run a $722 million cryptocurrency fraud that amounted to a “high-tech Ponzi scheme.â€.....»»
3 charged in $722 million cryptocurrency pyramid scheme
Three men were charged by U.S. prosecutors with helping run a $722 million cryptocurrency fraud that amounted to a “high-tech Ponzi scheme.â€.....»»
Texas man pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in $360 million Ponzi scheme
One of three defendants in an alleged $360 million Ponzi scheme that affected at least 400 people, mostly in Maryland, has reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors......»»
Mysterious mastermind behind co-working Ponzi scheme makes appearance in court
The founder of a New York City–based co-working company that federal prosecutors say was a $37 million Ponzi scheme appeared in U.S. District Court on Friday. Renwick Haddow, a 49-year-old... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Massachusetts man who defrauded 15 people of $6M gets 5 years in prison
A former Massachusetts man convicted of running what prosecutors called a Ponzi-style scheme that defrauded 15 investors out of more than $6 million has been sentenced to five years in prison. .....»»
$700M+ Medical Marijuana Ponzi Scheme With Over Half-Million Duped Investors Busted In Europe
A massive medical cannabis Ponzi scheme was dismantled in Europe on Thursday. A joint investigation by European law enforcement.....»»
The SEC charged a Florida company that promised investors 60% returns with operating a Ponzi scheme and raising as much as $17 million in fraudulent offerings
According to the SEC,.....»»
NY Advisory Firm COO Pleads Guilty To Over $100 Million "Ponzi-Like" Scheme
NY Advisory Firm COO Pleads Guilty To Over $100 Million "Ponzi-Like" Scheme The Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of .....»»
John McAfee charged with fraud over alleged cryptocurrency scheme
Prosecutors alleged that McAfee, creator of the eponymous anti-virus software, and other members of his cryptocurrency team took in more than $13 million by victimizing investors who had bought into a fraudulent scheme......»»
Feds charge metro Atlanta woman in scam that defrauded Bank of America
The embezzlement and kickback scheme defrauded Bank of America out of approximately $2.7 million using fraudulent donations to non-profit organizations......»»
Feds: Keep Ponzi scheme mastermind Bernie Madoff in prison for his "extraordinarily evil" crimes
Prosecutors argue Ponzi scheme mastermind Bernie Madoff should continue his 150-year prison term, urge judge to deny motion for co.....»»
Investors in alleged $170 million Tampa-based Ponzi scheme file class action lawsuit seeking $5 million
In a federal lawsuit, the investors allege that EquiAlt, its CEO and managing director "scammed more than 1,100 mostly senior citizens from across the country of much of their life savings.".....»»
Amish and Mennonites targeted by $60 million Ponzi scheme, feds say
Philip Elvin Riehl, himself a Mennonite, allegedly targeted Mennonite and Amish community members who wanted a s.....»»
California Couple Charged With $910 Million Alternative Energy Tax Credit Ponzi Scheme
California Couple Charged With $910 Million Alternative Energy Tax Credit Ponzi Scheme The Securities and Exchange Commission has brought charges against a couple for orchestrating a $1 billion ponzi scheme i.....»»
Three Men Arrested In NJ For Running Alleged $722 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Three Men Arrested In NJ For Running All.....»»
Jury Convicts Crypto Ponzi Scheme OneCoin’s Lawyer on Fraud Charges
A Manhattan court convicted Mark Scott, OneCoin's lawyer, for fraud after he laundered $400 million for the crypto Ponzi scheme......»»
Former UGA Student Pleads Guilty To Running Million-Dollar Ponzi Scheme From Frat House
Former UGA Student Pleads Guilty To Running Million-Dollar Ponzi Scheme From Frat House A former University of Georgia student has pleaded guilty to securitie.....»»