Disbarred attorney David Keiji, 57, has pled guilty to orchestrating a $9.5 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. This scheme involved fraudulent investment programs promising high returns through cryptocurrency trading, defrauding multiple investors.
The scheme operated over several years, with the attorney soliciting funds from investors under false pretenses. Promises of high returns were made to attract new investments, which were then used to pay off earlier investors, creating the illusion of a profitable venture. The attorney's disbarment did not deter continued fraudulent activities, leading to significant financial losses for victims until law enforcement intervened.
David Keiji, a disbarred attorney, pleaded guilty to running a $9.5 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. Keiji and his accomplices lured investors with promises of high returns from cryptocurrency trading, but instead used new investors' funds to pay previous investors and for personal expenses. Keiji faces up to five years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for December 2024.
Entity | Related Search Terms |
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Disbarred Attorney | Crypto Ponzi Scheme, Fraud |
Investors | Investment Scam, Financial Loss |
Cryptocurrency | High Returns, Guaranteed Profits |
Wire Fraud | Financial Crime, Legal Consequences |
Money Laundering | Financial Misconduct, Illicit Funds |