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Drive Planning Founder Sentenced to 20 Years for $380 Million Ponzi Scheme

Posted on September 8th, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Drive Planning Founder Sentenced to 20 Years for $380 Million Ponzi Scheme

Todd Burkhalter, founder and CEO of Georgia-based financial advisory group Drive Planning LLC, received a 20-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating a years-long Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 2,000 investors of approximately $380 million.

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SEC Accuses Goliath Ventures of $425 Million Crypto Investment Ponzi Scheme

Posted on August 28th, 2026 at 4:04 PM
SEC Accuses Goliath Ventures of $425 Million Crypto Investment Ponzi Scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a civil complaint against Goliath Ventures Inc.

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FINRA Arbitration Panel Orders Arkadios Capital to Pay $2.7 Million in Ponzi Scheme-Related Claim

Posted on August 5th, 2026 at 12:59 PM
FINRA Arbitration Panel Orders Arkadios Capital to Pay $2.7 Million in Ponzi Scheme-Related Claim

A Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration panel has ordered Arkadios Capital to pay $2.7 million in damages to an investor who alleged the firm failed to supervise a former registered representative whose father operated a long-running Ponzi scheme, according to InvestmentNews.

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New York Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty to $50 Million Ponzi Scheme

Posted on June 15th, 2026 at 12:08 PM
New York Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty to $50 Million Ponzi Scheme

A New York insurance agent and tax preparer has pleaded guilty to operating a Ponzi scheme that allegedly defrauded nearly 1,000 investors out of more than $50 million over several decades, according to a report by InvestmentNews.

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SEC Charges California Trader in Alleged $43 Million Ponzi-Like Scheme

Posted on June 2nd, 2026 at 11:49 AM
SEC Charges California Trader in Alleged $43 Million Ponzi-Like Scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a civil action against a California day trader accused of operating a $43 million Ponzi-like scheme that allegedly defrauded more than 400 investors.

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Former Texas Advisor Pleads Guilty in Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme

Posted on May 1st, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Former Texas Advisor Pleads Guilty in Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme

A former financial advisor and media personality in San Antonio has admitted to defrauding clients in a large-scale Ponzi scheme involving hundreds of investors and millions of dollars, according to reporting by Financial Advisor News.

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Florida Advisor Sentenced to 90 Months for Foreign Currency Ponzi Scheme and Tax Evasion

Posted on April 17th, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Florida Advisor Sentenced to 90 Months for Foreign Currency Ponzi Scheme and Tax Evasion

A federal court sentenced John A.

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Connecticut Advisor Pleads Guilty to Ponzi-Like Investment Fraud and Tax Evasion

Posted on March 13th, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Connecticut Advisor Pleads Guilty to Ponzi-Like Investment Fraud and Tax Evasion

Federal prosecutors announced that investment adviser John A.

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SEC Accuses Florida Resident of Running $35 Million Ponzi Scheme Targeting Church Members

Posted on August 2nd, 2023 at 11:51 AM
SEC Accuses Florida Resident of Running $35 Million Ponzi Scheme Targeting Church Members

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Brent Seaman and several entities under his management with conducting fraudulent activities.

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SEC Charges Three Additional Advisors for Recommending Horizon Ponzi Scheme to Investors

Posted on June 22nd, 2022 at 1:17 PM
SEC Charges Three Additional Advisors for Recommending Horizon Ponzi Scheme to Investors

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed suit against Michael Mooney, Britt Wright, and Penny Flippen pertaining to their engagement with a Ponzi scheme, which raised at least $110 million from nearly 400 investors.

 
 

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