Tag: Ponzi Scheme

Defendant Convicted in Stanford International Bank $7 Billion Fraud Scheme

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January 30, 2020

The former chief of Antigua’s Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC) has pleaded guilty for his role in connection with the Stanford International Bank (SIB) Ponzi scheme. Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick of the Southern District of Texas made the announcement. Leroy King, […]

Ponzi Scheme on University of Georgia’s Campus

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October 11, 2019

A former University of Georgia undergraduate student pleaded guilty today for his role in a $1 million Ponzi scheme that targeted investors, including his fellow students. Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Charles Peeler of the Middle District of Georgia and Special Agent in Charge J.C. Hacker […]

CEO of Las Vegas Investment Company Sentenced

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May 28, 2019

The former president and CEO of MRI International Inc. (MRI), a purported investment company and medical collections business located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Tokyo, Japan, was sentenced to 50 years in prison today for his role in a $1.5 billion Ponzi scheme. Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, […]

Maryland and Texas Men Indicted for Alleged $364 Million Ponzi Scheme

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October 1, 2018

Maryland and Texas Men Indicted for Alleged $364 Million Ponzi Scheme—One of the Largest Ever Charged in Maryland Scheme Believed to Have Over 400 Victims Nationwide, Including Individual, Family Offices, and Investment Groups – FBI Seeking Information Regarding Additional Victims; SEC has Filed Related Civil Complaint The U.S. Attorneys Office of The District of Maryland […]