Ponzi Schemes


Policy

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

The firm said it invested in cryptocurrency and forex, and reportedly collapsed in 2022.

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Opinion

When Is a Ponzi a Ponzi?

U.S. authorities indicted the operators of HyperVerse, an alleged $1.8 billion “Ponzi scheme.” There’s a fine line between a “fraudulent investment scheme” and many crypto projects, it seems.

HyperVerse's promoters paid an actor to pose as CEO, according to court documents. (HyperVerse on YouTube)

Finance

Crypto Hedge Fund Fraudster Sentenced to 7 1/2 Years for Ponzi Scheme: Report

Australian national Stefan Qin bilked investors in his two hedge funds out of $90 million, according to authorities.

justice, law, crime

Policy

BitConnect’s Top US Promoter Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charge

Glenn Arcaro faces up to 20 years in prison for his role in the alleged $2 billion Ponzi scheme.

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Markets

Founder of Alleged $95M Ponzi Nabbed in Russia, 3 More Sought

Finiko was labeled as a Ponzi scheme by the Bank of Russia but still attracted millions in investment.

Finiko founders Marat Sabirov, Kirill Doronin and Edvard Sabirov (left to right)

Policy

The Lesson of Bitconnect: Promoters Can Be Liable

The SEC has filed charges against five promoters of the alleged crypto fraud. It's a chance to learn from the mistakes of Trevon James and Co.

Carlos Matos promoting Bitconnect

Markets

SEC Sues 5 Over $2B Bitconnect Ponzi

Bitconnect collapsed in 2018 after state regulators in Texas and North Carolina filed cease-and-desist letters against its lending and exchange platform.

SEC building

Markets

SEC Brings Enforcement Action Against Alleged $6.9M Ponzi Scheme

Shawn Cutting allegedly claimed to be an experienced financial adviser to raise funds from over 450 investors.

Securities and Exchange Commission building in Washington, D.C.

Policy

South African Regulator Seeks More Crypto Powers After Alleged Ponzi Schemer's Collapse

“At the point something becomes a Ponzi scheme, we have lost our jurisdiction,” a regulator told Bloomberg.

Cape Town, South Africa

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