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Investment firm London Capital & Finance was Ponzi scheme, court rules

LCF operated as a Ponzi scheme, misleading investors and causing significant financial losses, as ruled by a London judge.

OC Homes of AB Capital Owners Raided by FBI

FBI agents seized evidence in AB Capital executives' homes related to a Ponzi scheme.
Investors, including wealth manager Brian Werlemman, were allegedly duped out of tens of millions of dollars in this elaborate scheme.

Investment firm London Capital & Finance was Ponzi scheme, court rules

LCF operated as a Ponzi scheme, misleading investors and causing significant financial losses, as ruled by a London judge.

OC Homes of AB Capital Owners Raided by FBI

FBI agents seized evidence in AB Capital executives' homes related to a Ponzi scheme.
Investors, including wealth manager Brian Werlemman, were allegedly duped out of tens of millions of dollars in this elaborate scheme.
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U.S. SEC Charges Two Brothers in $60M Ponzi Scam Using a Crypto Platform

The SEC charged brothers Jonathan and Tanner Adam for a $60 million Ponzi scheme targeting over 80 investors with fraudulent crypto trading claims.

SEC charges crypto firm NovaTech with fraud | TechCrunch

SEC suing NovaTech for $650 million fraudulently raised from investors, alleging MLM scheme that siphoned funds and collapsed, leaving victims unable to withdraw.

Miami men will pay $1.29 million after alleged fraud targeting Miami Venezuelans

Two Venezuelan citizens committed securities fraud against investors, leading to significant financial penalties.

U.S. SEC Charges Two Brothers in $60M Ponzi Scam Using a Crypto Platform

The SEC charged brothers Jonathan and Tanner Adam for a $60 million Ponzi scheme targeting over 80 investors with fraudulent crypto trading claims.

SEC charges crypto firm NovaTech with fraud | TechCrunch

SEC suing NovaTech for $650 million fraudulently raised from investors, alleging MLM scheme that siphoned funds and collapsed, leaving victims unable to withdraw.

Miami men will pay $1.29 million after alleged fraud targeting Miami Venezuelans

Two Venezuelan citizens committed securities fraud against investors, leading to significant financial penalties.
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The 8 Most Common Money-Saving Moves Americans Plan to Do If Social Security Runs Out

Social Security is increasingly viewed as unsustainable due to demographic shifts and reliance on current worker taxes to pay beneficiaries.

Al Pacino Says He Appeared in Jack and Jill' Because He Was Broke' and F**ked'

Al Pacino accepted a role in 'Jack and Jill' due to severe financial struggles following a Ponzi scheme.
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Famed Beverly Hills watch dealer faces prison time after pleading guilty to fraud

Anthony Farrer pleaded guilty to fraud, conned clients out of $5.6 million, and could face 20 years in prison.

OmegaPro Co-Founder Arrested in Turkey on Suspicion of $4B Ponzi Scheme: Reports

Cryptocurrency scammers can face severe legal repercussions, as demonstrated by the arrest of OmegaPro co-founder Andreas Szakacs in Turkey.

2 Men Bilked Wine Investors Out of $99 Million in Ponzi Scheme, U.S. Says

Two British men ran a Ponzi scheme, convincing investors to put up nearly $100 million in loans to non-existent wealthy wine collectors.
The defendants each face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

California beauty queen accused of stealing millions from friends in Ponzi scheme

Maria 'Dulce Pino' Dickerson allegedly ran a $10 million Ponzi scheme, funding her lavish lifestyle and deceiving investors through social media and false claims.

The feds want to hear from Miami victims of a potential $25 million Ponzi scheme

Federal prosecutors seek more investors who might have been involved with Jawahar's Ponzi scheme.
Jawahar faces wire fraud and investor fraud charges, accused of extravagant spending with investors' funds.

Famed Beverly Hills watch dealer faces prison time after pleading guilty to fraud

Anthony Farrer pleaded guilty to fraud, conned clients out of $5.6 million, and could face 20 years in prison.

OmegaPro Co-Founder Arrested in Turkey on Suspicion of $4B Ponzi Scheme: Reports

Cryptocurrency scammers can face severe legal repercussions, as demonstrated by the arrest of OmegaPro co-founder Andreas Szakacs in Turkey.

2 Men Bilked Wine Investors Out of $99 Million in Ponzi Scheme, U.S. Says

Two British men ran a Ponzi scheme, convincing investors to put up nearly $100 million in loans to non-existent wealthy wine collectors.
The defendants each face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

California beauty queen accused of stealing millions from friends in Ponzi scheme

Maria 'Dulce Pino' Dickerson allegedly ran a $10 million Ponzi scheme, funding her lavish lifestyle and deceiving investors through social media and false claims.

The feds want to hear from Miami victims of a potential $25 million Ponzi scheme

Federal prosecutors seek more investors who might have been involved with Jawahar's Ponzi scheme.
Jawahar faces wire fraud and investor fraud charges, accused of extravagant spending with investors' funds.
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Alleged Ponzi Scheme Salesman Either A Bad Speller Or A Literate Masochist

Florida Man stories reveal a bizarre and chaotic side of life in Florida, driven by criminal activities and eccentric behaviors.

Logistics Report: Pandemic's Classroom Legacy; Ailing Pharma Production; Hot Cold Storage

Inflation in the US rose at a 2.5% annual rate in June.

B.C. files unexplained wealth order to seize cash, gold bars from Quadriga crypto scam co-founder | CBC News

Unexplained wealth order filed in B.C. to seize assets tied to fraudulent crypto exchange.
Requirement for individuals to explain wealth sources amidst suspicions of criminal activity.

Former Texas lawyer accused of bilking clients for at least $20M is sentenced for 'Ponzi-type scheme'

Former lawyer Christopher John Pettit sentenced to 50 years in prison for a 'Ponzi-type scheme' involving clients' money.
Clients lost $20-65 million in the scheme where Pettit used their money to pay off other debts and support his lavish lifestyle.

Fraud gang who used aliases from TV hits Suits and The Riot Club stole 1m

A gang of investment fraudsters stole over 1 million using aliases from popular TV shows.
The fraudsters cold-called members of the public and pressured them into investing in a scheme.

UK man arraigned in Brooklyn court on fine wine Ponzi scheme: feds

British man arraigned in Brooklyn federal court on fraud charges for operating a fine wine Ponzi scheme.
Stephen Burton and James Wellesley convinced investors to give them $99 million, promising regular interest payments backed by wine bottles they claimed to hold.
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