Eric Gonzalez, Brooklyn District Attorney, announced charges against Marat Likhtenstein, a licensed financial advisor, for allegedly stealing $1.24 million via a Ponzi scheme. Between 2015 and 2025, he persuaded ten investors to contribute to fraudulent business opportunities by offering unrealistically high returns of 20% interest. Instead of legitimate investments, he used the funds for personal expenses and to pay previous victims. Likhtenstein faces multiple felony charges, and the investigation began after a complaint was filed. Victims are encouraged to report their experiences to authorities.
This defendant allegedly stole hundreds of thousands of dollars by persuading unsuspecting individuals to invest with false promises of high returns.
Investors should be mindful that guaranteed high returns—especially without clear business details—are often a red flag.
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