Eli Weinstein: The Ponzi Schemer Freed by Trump Who Struck Again
Bloomberg OriginalsDecember 18, 202519 min600,613 views
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- 💡 Eli Weinstein, a convicted fraudster, was released early in 2021 after President Trump commuted his 24-year sentence for a previous Ponzi-like scheme.
- 🎯 Within months of his release, Weinstein, operating under the alias Mike Konig, defrauded new investors by promising lucrative opportunities in mask sales during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 💰 He used money from new investors to pay off earlier ones, a classic Ponzi scheme structure, while spending lavishly on private jets and gambling.
The Deception and Co-conspirators
- 🎭 Weinstein, as 'Mike Konig', enlisted Richard Curry and Chris Anderson to help him recruit investors, many from his tight-knit community.
- ✨ Investors were led to believe they were not only making a profit but also
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