Forex Trader Arrested for $159K Scam Promising Luxury Lifestyle

Forex Fraud Scheme Uncovered

• 💡 A man operating under the alias Berto Delvanicci, identified as Robert Pulido, has been arrested for allegedly running an elaborate Forex fraud scheme.
• 🎯 Pulido used social media to flaunt a luxury lifestyle, which allegedly lured victims into his business, "Lions of Forex."

Investment Scam Details

• 💰 Police state Pulido scammed at least three victims out of a total of $159,000.
• 📈 He promised to invest their money using his expertise as a foreign exchange trader and charged a monthly subscription for investment advice.
• 📉 Victims reportedly ended up with nothing after entrusting him with their funds.

Victim's Experience

• 💸 One victim, Joshua, stated he lost $75,000 to Pulido, part of which was intended for investments and to purchase an Audi R8 for a car rental business.
• 🚗 The alleged Audi R8 was posted on Pulido's social media but reportedly generated no rental revenue, and Joshua never received any returns.
• 💔 Joshua expressed feeling devastated, believing he could trust Pulido.

Investigation and Arrest

• 🚫 When the Federal Trade Commission began investigating, Pulido allegedly pressured victims not to cooperate.
• ✈️ Pulido was arrested at Miami International Airport after returning from Colombia.
• ⚖️ He was released on a $45,000 bond.