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Crypto Scandal: Here’s How This 86-Year Old Defrauded Investors And Later Got Caught

  • David Kagel, an 86-year-old former attorney, has been sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay nearly $14 million in restitution for his involvement in a crypto Ponzi scheme.
  • Kagel and his accomplices operated the scheme between December 2017 and June 2022, luring investors with promises of high returns and minimal risk.
  • Using his law firm's letterhead, Kagel created an illusion of legitimacy and misled investors into believing they were partaking in a trustworthy venture.
  • Kagel's actions led to the widespread promotion of the fraudulent program, which amassed millions in victim funds before being exposed by authorities.

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