#Ponzi Scheme

Highlights: Michael Saylor rejects the claim that Bitcoin is a Ponzi scheme. Bitcoin has no central operator, unlike Ponzi schemes, argues Saylor. Former UK Finance Minister supports Bitcoin’s potential despite criticisms. The controversy around the legitimacy of Bitcoin continues to […]

Highlights: Investors accuse JPMorgan of helping Goliath Ventures keep a $328 million fraud running. Prosecutors say Goliath misused investor funds instead of real crypto trading activity. The case could raise pressure on banks handling suspicious crypto-linked transactions. JPMorgan Chase is […]

Highlights: Travis Ford has been sentenced to five years in prison after he admitted to running a crypto scheme. Wolf Capital Co-Founder is facing prison after he promised daily returns that investigators say he knew he could not achieve. Global […]

Highlights: A Brazilian man was extradited for a $290 million Bitcoin fraud and now faces multiple charges in a US court. The suspect tricked investors with a fake crypto platform that never existed. The accused could face up to 20 […]

Highlights: India’s ED seized nearly $190 million in crypto and assets linked to BitConnect crypto fraud. The ED traced illicit funds through dark web transactions, wallets, and IP analysis.  Kumbhani and associates allegedly amassed crypto illegally, violating financial regulations. Indian […]

Highlights: Kagel’s Ponzi scheme defrauded investors of at least $15 million through false promises. His legal credentials enhanced the scheme’s credibility, deceiving unsuspecting cryptocurrency investors. The case underscores the need for stricter regulatory oversight in cryptocurrency markets. David Kagel, an […]

Highlights: David Carmona, IcomTech’s founder, received a 121-month prison sentence for wire fraud. The Ponzi scheme swindled approximately $8.4 million from victims between 2018 and 2019. U.S. regulators emphasize the importance of vigilance and oversight in the crypto industry. David […]

Highlights: SEC charges Maria Dickerson with running a $7 million Ponzi scheme targeting Filipino-Americans, promising high monthly returns. The SEC’s complaint reveals Dickerson used investor funds for personal expenses and made Ponzi-like payments to earlier investors. ClearPath Capital Partners was […]

Highlights: The SEC charges Jonathan and Tanner Adam with running a $60M Ponzi scheme involving over 80 investors. The brothers allegedly used investor funds to finance luxury lifestyles, including a $30M Miami condominium. Emergency asset freezes were obtained to halt […]

Highlights: OmegaPro co-founder Andreas Szakacs was arrested in Turkey for allegedly orchestrating a $4 billion crypto Ponzi scheme. Turkish authorities tracked $160 million in cryptocurrency movements linked to OmegaPro, seizing 32 cold wallets during the raid. OmegaPro’s collapse followed global […]

Highlights: SEC charges NovaTech with operating a $650 million Ponzi scheme, defrauding over 200,000 investors. Promoters and founders are accused of using investor funds to pay earlier investors and for personal gain. The legal action seeks permanent injunctive relief, disgorgement, […]

Highlights: Antonia Perez Hernandez and Nestor Nunez admitted to wire fraud, stealing $8.4 million from investors. Juan Tacuri forfeited $4 million and properties bought with victims’ funds, with sentencing set for September 24. The fraudulent activities spanned from 2017 to […]