Court Convicts Las Vegas Businessman in $24M Crypto Fraud, 280 Years Possible
Crypto Economy · Published Aug 25, 2026, 11:03 AM EDT
Article Summary
A federal jury convicted Brent C. Kovar on 15 total counts tied to a $24 million crypto fraud involving at least 400 investors. Profit Connect promised 15% to 30% annual returns, a 100% money-back guarantee and claimed massive crypto reserves that prosecutors said did not exist.
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A federal jury convicted Brent C. Kovar on 15 total counts tied to a $24 million crypto fraud involving at least 400 investors. Profit Connect promised 15% to 30% annual returns, a 100% money-back guarantee and claimed massive crypto reserves that prosecutors said did not exist.
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Published by Crypto Economy. Category: Market Structure. Published Aug 25, 2026, 11:03 AM EDT.
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