FBI Axes Pentwater Based Lumber Tycoon’s $2M Ponzi Timber Fraud Scheme – Sentenced 41 Months

Ex-timber entrepreneur Trent Witteveen gets 41 months in federal prison for defrauding investors of over $2 million in a Ponzi-style scheme. Timber Fraud Scheme Nets Prison Sentence for Ex-Business Owner GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A former Pentwater-area business owner, Trent William …

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Grand Rapids Elder Fraud Scheme – $11 Million Stolen from Seniors

Everette Jhamal Thibou was sentenced to 168 months for his role in a fraudulent scheme that exploited elderly victims, stealing $11 million. The scam involved fake tech support and various deceptive tactics, affecting 50 individuals across the U.S. This case highlights ongoing efforts to combat elder fraud and protect vulnerable populations.

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Ex-FBI Agent Busted for $1 Million Trading Scam – Jeffrey Royer Indicted for Forex Fraud of Michigan Investors

Jeffrey A. Royer, a former FBI agent, has been indicted for defrauding investors in a forex trading scheme, facing charges of commodities and wire fraud. From 2020 to 2023, he allegedly misappropriated over $1 million while providing false account statements to conceal losses. He previously served prison time for securities fraud.

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