Christopher Earl Lloyd, 39, from Whittier, California, was arrested for allegedly defrauding victims on dating apps out of more than $2 million over three years. Posing as a successful investor, he misled victims into believing he was a financial expert. Federal prosecutors charged him with 13 wire fraud counts and one count of engaging in transactions from fraud. Lloyd drew up false contracts, promised investment returns, and used the victims' money for personal expenses. He faced potentially severe prison sentences if convicted, and the FBI is currently investigating him.
Christopher Earl Lloyd allegedly swindled over $2 million from dating app matches by posing as a successful investor for nearly three years.
Federal prosecutors have charged Christopher Earl Lloyd with 13 counts of wire fraud and one count of engaging in a monetary transaction in property derived from fraud.
Lloyd convinced victims he had financial expertise, lied about job titles, and used their money for personal gain instead of investments.
If found guilty, Lloyd could face a maximum of 20 years in prison for each wire fraud count and up to 10 years for the monetary transaction.
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